Milwaukee to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Milwaukee from New River Gorge?
The distance from Milwaukee to New River Gorge is 496.1 miles (798.4 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located SE of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 626.4 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin and New River Gorge in West Virginia.
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 Milwaukee and New River Gorge. 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 165 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
- You could travel this distance about 50.2 times to circle the Earth's equator