Milwaukee to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

692.2 miles 1114 km · straight line
848 miles actual route 1364.8 km · driving distance
15h 48min estimated drive time
$82 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Philadelphia?

The distance from Milwaukee to Philadelphia is 692.2 miles (1114 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ESE of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 848 miles, taking about 15h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 48min $82 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 58min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 32min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM