How far apart are Milwaukee and Madison Wisconsin?

The driving distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Milwaukee, Wisconsin is:

79 miles / 127 km

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The total driving distance from Madison, WI to Milwaukee, WI is 79 miles or 127 kilometers.

Your trip begins in Madison, Wisconsin. It ends in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Did you know that Milwaukee is the birthplace of the iconic motorcycle company, Harley-Davidson? It is now the headquarters of the famous Harley-Davidson Motor Company and home to the Harley-Davidson Museum.

The Harley-Davidson Museum has more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts on display including the Serial Number One, the oldest known Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The museum is located on a 20-acre land on the Milwaukee riverfront equipped with a shop and restaurant.

Harley-Davidson fans can take a tour called The Steel Toe Tour. This tour is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from June through September for two hours where you will learn Harley-Davidson history, visit the Engine Room and visit the 849,000 square-foot Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility in Menomonee Falls, WI and more. You’ll have a chance to see the assembly line and powder coat process.

Visitors to the Steel Toe Tour must be 12 years old and up and you must make an advance reservation, as it is highly recommended. Find out more at Harley-davidson.com.

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There are 75.50 miles from Milwaukee to Madison in west direction and 79 miles (127.14 kilometers) by car, following the I-94 W and TEMP US-18 route.

Milwaukee and Madison are 1 hour 19 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Milwaukee, WI to Madison, WI. The halfway point is Ixonia, WI.

Milwaukee, WI and Madison, WI are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 9:32 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 3.17 gallons of gas to cover the route between Milwaukee, WI and Madison, WI.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Milwaukee to Madison is $12.46.

During the route, an average car will release 62.15 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.93 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on October 2, 2022.
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Best Hotels In or Near Madison, WI

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Halfway Point Between Milwaukee, WI and Madison, WI

If you want to meet halfway between Milwaukee, WI and Madison, WI or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 43.085690 and -88.657112, or 43º 5' 8.484" N, 88º 39' 25.6032" W. This location is 39.49 miles away from Milwaukee, WI and Madison, WI and it would take approximately 39 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Ixonia, WI, situated 39 miles from Milwaukee, WI and 48 miles from Madison, WI. It would take 47 minutes to go from Milwaukee to Ixonia and 57 minutes to go from Madison to Ixonia.

Weather in Milwaukee and Madison

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Milwaukee, WI

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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Milwaukee, WI and Madison, WI in this table:

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Straight line distance	75.50 mi	121.50 km	65.60 nautical mi
Driving distance	79 mi	127.11 km	68.63 nautical mi

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What city is bigger Madison or Milwaukee?

The largest city in Wisconsin is Milwaukee, with a population of 573,700. Kekoskee is the fastest growing city in Wisconsin over the past 10 years, having grown 16.52% since 2010. ... 10 Largest Cities in Wisconsin..

How long does it take to get to Madison to Milwaukee?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Milwaukee is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Madison to Milwaukee.

Is Madison near Milwaukee?

Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Chicago.