Las Vegas to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1517.6 miles 2442.3 km · straight line
1791.4 miles actual route 2883 km · driving distance
31h 16min estimated drive time
$172 - $212 estimated fuel cost
~3h 33min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Milwaukee?

The distance from Las Vegas to Milwaukee is 1517.6 miles (2442.3 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1791.4 miles, taking about 31h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 33min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 16min $172 - $212 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 31min $143–$269* Budget
Train ~40h 39min $215–$627* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 506 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM