Distance from Milwaukee to Washington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Milwaukee (WI) to Washington (DC) is 639 miles or 1028 kilometers or 555 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Milwaukee to Washington is 789 miles (1271 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 150 miles or 243 km.

Flight distance from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Milwaukee and Washington is 639 miles or 1028 km.
The nearest airport to Milwaukee, is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and the nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the average flight time from Milwaukee to Washington?

Flight time from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC is 1 hours 28 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Milwaukee to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Milwaukee, WI and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Milwaukee, WI, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Washington, District of Columbia is 789 miles or 1271 km.
The total driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC is 789 miles or 1271 kilometers. Your trip begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 789 miles (1271 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Milwaukee, WI to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 59 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Milwaukee to Washington take?
Milwaukee and Washington are 14 hours 59 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Washington

Time difference between Milwaukee (WI) and Washington (DC) is 1 Hours.
Washington time is 1 Hours ahead of Milwaukee.

Current local time in MilwaukeeCurrent local time in Washington
2025-12-17, 05:12:49 CST2025-12-17, 06:12:49 EST
How Far is it Between Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 789 mi 1271 km 685.17 nmi
Straight line distance 639 mi 1028 km 555 nmi
Difference 150 mi 243 km 130 nmi

Milwaukee Details

Milwaukee is located in Wisconsin, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 43° 3' 48.1'' Longitude: W 87° 58' 0.1''
Latitude43.06335
Longitude-87.9667
StateWisconsin
Nearest airports to Milwaukee

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Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Milwaukee, WI and Washington, DC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 26 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 51 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 53 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 14 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 55 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 20 minutes