Los Angeles to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Los Angeles from Milwaukee?
The distance from Los Angeles to Milwaukee is 1741.4 miles (2802.5 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2059.8 miles, taking about 36h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 0min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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 Los Angeles 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 580 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 145 hours
- You could travel this distance about 14.3 times to circle the Earth's equator