Distance from Milwaukee to Costa Mesa by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Milwaukee (WI) to Costa Mesa (CA) is 1737 miles or 2796 kilometers or 1509 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Milwaukee to Costa Mesa is 2060 miles (3316 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 323 miles or 520 km.

Milwaukee to Costa Mesa Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Costa Mesa, CA

The driving distance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Costa Mesa, California is 2060 miles or 3316 km.
The total driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Costa Mesa, CA is 2060 miles or 3316 kilometers. Your trip begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It ends in Costa Mesa, California.
The driving distance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Costa Mesa, California is approximately 2060 miles (3316 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Milwaukee, WI to Costa Mesa, CA

How long is the drive from Milwaukee, WI to Costa Mesa, CA?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Milwaukee to Costa Mesa take?
Milwaukee and Costa Mesa are 36 hours 1 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 Milwaukee and Costa Mesa

Time difference between Milwaukee (WI) and Costa Mesa (CA) is 2 Hours.
Costa Mesa time is 2 Hours behind Milwaukee.

Current local time in Milwaukee	Current local time in Costa Mesa
2025-12-19, 21:15:24 CST	2025-12-19, 19:15:24 PST

How Far is it Between Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA and Costa Mesa California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2060 mi	3316 km	1788.9 nmi
Straight line distance	1737 mi	2796 km	1509 nmi
Difference	323 mi	520 km	279 nmi

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