Milwaukee to Sleeping Bear Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Milwaukee from Sleeping Bear Dunes?

The distance from Milwaukee to Sleeping Bear Dunes is 152.8 miles (245.9 km) as the crow flies. Sleeping Bear Dunes is located NE of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.2 miles, taking about 8h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan.

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 Sleeping Bear Dunes. 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.