Milwaukee to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

748.4 miles 1204.4 km · straight line
942.6 miles actual route 1516.9 km · driving distance
18h 21min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Milwaukee to Norfolk, Virginia is 748.4 miles (1204.4 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located ESE of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 942.6 miles, taking about 18h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Norfolk, Virginia in 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. 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 Milwaukee and Norfolk, Virginia. 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 Milwaukee to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 21min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 1min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~23h 51min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM