Milwaukee to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

445.3 miles 716.7 km · straight line
549.1 miles actual route 883.7 km · driving distance
10h 21min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Milwaukee to Pittsburgh is 445.3 miles (716.7 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ESE of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 549.1 miles, taking about 10h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Milwaukee and Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 21min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 25min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~9h 50min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM