Milwaukee to Waterford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

228.9 miles 368.3 km · straight line
364.9 miles actual route 587.2 km · driving distance
7h 12min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Waterford?

The distance from Milwaukee to Waterford is 228.9 miles (368.3 km) as the crow flies. Waterford is located E of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.9 miles, taking about 7h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Waterford 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 Waterford. 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 Waterford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 12min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 38min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 50min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Waterford

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
Waterford
42.69°N, 83.41°W
America/Detroit
294m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 76 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 108.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM