Distance from Milwaukee to Washington (United States)

The distance between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Washington, District of Columbia is 1,023 kilometers (636 miles).

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Milwaukee is located in the northern Midwest region of the United States, while Washington, D.C. is situated on the East Coast, highlighting their distinct geographical positions. The straight-line distance between them is 1,023 kilometers, heading southeast.

Milwaukee is situated at an altitude of 203 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. follows I-94 E and I-80 E, passing through Chicago, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh, traversing the Midwest and entering the Mid-Atlantic region.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. crosses the Great Lakes region, the Appalachian Mountains, and reaches the Potomac River.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers numerous cultural events in Washington, D.C.

Climate

Washington, D.C. generally experiences milder winters and hotter, more humid summers compared to Milwaukee.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible tourist sites, more developed than Milwaukee's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 16-18 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Milwaukee, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 43.0389° N 87.9065° W

Elevation: 203 m (666 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
  • Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC)
  • John H Batten Airport (RAC)
  • West Bend Municipal Airport (ETB)
  • Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW)
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)

Other distances from Milwaukee

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Milwaukee to New York City 1,181 km
From Milwaukee to Los Angeles 2,808 km
From Milwaukee to Chicago 134 km
From Milwaukee to Houston 1,616 km
From Milwaukee to Phoenix 2,357 km

Other distances from Washington

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

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