Minneapolis to Milwaukee road trip: 23 stops worth the detour

Minneapolis, MNMilwaukee, WI. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.

337 miRoad miles
5 hr 12 minDrive time
2States crossed
23Detour stops
Plan this drive
Minneapolis, MN → Milwaukee, WI337 MI · 5 HR 12 MIN · 23 STOPSMNWIMinneapolis, MNMilwaukee, WI

Stops along the drive

2 stops · 21 hidden

Keep going from Milwaukee

State hubs & places

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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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.

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.