Distance Guide
How far is Minneapolis from Milwaukee?
The distance between Minneapolis, MN and Milwaukee, WI is about 298 miles — roughly a 5 hr 25 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
298 mi
Drive time
5 hr 25 min
Midpoint
44.008°, -90.586°
Driving from Minneapolis to Milwaukee
Most drivers cover the 298-mile route in about 5 hr 25 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 149 miles each instead of 298. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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