Mankato to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

314.9 miles 506.8 km · straight line
360.1 miles actual route 579.6 km · driving distance
6h 43min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Mankato from Milwaukee?

The distance from Mankato to Milwaukee is 314.9 miles (506.8 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located ESE of Mankato. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.1 miles, taking about 6h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Mankato in Minnesota 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. 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 Mankato 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 Mankato to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 43min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 4min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 23min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mankato & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Mankato
44.16°N, 94.01°W
America/Chicago
253m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM