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Minneapolis to Milwaukee road trip: 23 stops worth the detour
Minneapolis, MN → Milwaukee, WI. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
8 stops · 15 hidden
- Ngon Bistro+1 minDining · MN
Romantic French-Vietnamese restaurant with an open interior and patio, known for house pho and locally sourced ingredients. Order: Grande Soupe pho.
- Trieu Chau+1 minDining · MN
Intimate no-frills St. Paul dining room seating roughly thirty, an authentic longtime local pick for pho and beef noodle soup. Order: Pho tai.
- On's Thai Kitchen+1 minDining · MN
Family-run University Avenue Thai spot open since 2010. (Hamline-Midway)
- Myriel+7 minDining · MN
Karyn Tomlinson's Best Chef Midwest winner in St. Paul, a grandma-chic tasting menu celebrating Minnesota farmers with precision. Order: Tasting menu.
- Sea Salt Eatery+11 minDining · MN
Seasonal Minnehaha Park counter serving fresh affordable seafood, po'boys and oysters in a family and dog-friendly patio setting. Order: Fish tacos.
- Willow Falls+14 minWaterfalls · WI
a wide multi-tier fall in Willow River State Park near the Twin Cities
- Buraka+16 minDining · WI
East African and Ethiopian mainstay on Willy Street since 1992, known for its Friday Ethiopian fish fry. Order: Ethiopian fish fry.
- CamRock+28 minMountain biking · WI
a fun, flowy network near Madison
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Where to stay
Where to stay along this drive
Hotels, cabins, and rentals close to the action — compare and book for your trip.
At the destination: Milwaukee →
Mid-drive: Black River Falls →
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Minneapolis to Milwaukee?
About 5 hr 12 min and 337 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Minneapolis and Milwaukee?
Top ranked stops include Trappers Turn, Wild Rock Golf Club, Ngon Bistro. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
- Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Minneapolis to Milwaukee, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
Paper backup
Glovebox note
Dead zones happen. Plan this corridor, then use Print glovebox sheet on the trip page for a paper itinerary with coordinates — no signal required. Start here: pre-filled From→To door.