Milwaukee to Vernon Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.7 miles 91.3 km · straight line
60.6 miles actual route 97.6 km · driving distance
1h 20min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
184° S bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Vernon Hills?

The distance from Milwaukee to Vernon Hills is 56.7 miles (91.3 km) as the crow flies. Vernon Hills is located S of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.6 miles, taking about 1h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Vernon Hills in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Milwaukee and Vernon Hills. 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 Vernon Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 20min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 36min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Vernon Hills

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
Vernon Hills
42.22°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 438.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM