Milwaukee to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1462 miles 2352.9 km · straight line
1774.8 miles actual route 2856.3 km · driving distance
32h 41min estimated drive time
$171 - $210 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Phoenix?

The distance from Milwaukee to Phoenix is 1462 miles (2352.9 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1774.8 miles, taking about 32h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 41min $171 - $210 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 13min $142–$266* Budget
Train ~42h 29min $213–$621* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 487 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM