Manhattan to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

523.4 miles 842.4 km · straight line
688.3 miles actual route 1107.7 km · driving distance
12h 37min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Milwaukee?

The distance from Manhattan to Milwaukee is 523.4 miles (842.4 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located ENE of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.3 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 37min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 8min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~16h 24min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM