Lake in the Hills to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63 miles 101.4 km · straight line
82 miles actual route 131.9 km · driving distance
1h 52min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lake in the Hills from Milwaukee?

The distance from Lake in the Hills to Milwaukee is 63 miles (101.4 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNE of Lake in the Hills. By car, the driving distance is approximately 82 miles, taking about 1h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Lake in the Hills in Illinois and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake in the Hills and Milwaukee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lake in the Hills to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 52min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 14min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 46min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake in the Hills & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Lake in the Hills
42.18°N, 88.33°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 395.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM