Distance from Detroit to Milwaukee by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Milwaukee (WI) is 255 miles or 411 kilometers or 222 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Milwaukee is 373 miles (601 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 118 miles or 190 km.

Detroit to Milwaukee Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and Milwaukee, WI
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to Milwaukee, WI, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to Milwaukee, Wisconsin is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 373 miles or 601 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI is 373 miles or 601 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Milwaukee, Wisconsin is approximately 373 miles (601 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Milwaukee, WI?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 8 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Milwaukee take?
Detroit and Milwaukee are 7 hours 8 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and Milwaukee

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Milwaukee (WI) is 1 Hours.
Milwaukee time is 1 Hours behind Detroit.

Current local time in Detroit	Current local time in Milwaukee
2025-12-24, 19:01:43 EST	2025-12-24, 18:01:43 CST

How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and Milwaukee, WI in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	373 mi	601 km	323.91 nmi
Straight line distance	255 mi	411 km	222 nmi
Difference	118 mi	190 km	101 nmi

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