Lancaster, Ohio to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358.3 miles 576.7 km · straight line
435.1 miles actual route 700.3 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Milwaukee?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Milwaukee is 358.3 miles (576.7 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NW of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 435.1 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM