Distance from Philadelphia to Milwaukee (United States)

The distance between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 1,117 kilometers (694 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Philadelphia is located in the northeastern United States while Milwaukee is situated in the midwestern region, both cities are significant urban centers with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. The straight-line distance between them is 1,117 kilometers, heading west.

Philadelphia is at only 8 meters above sea level, while Milwaukee is at 203 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Philadelphia to Milwaukee involves traveling westward through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, primarily via Interstate 76 and Interstate 80, passing through major cities like Cleveland and Chicago.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Cleveland Museum of Art, Indiana Dunes National Park, Chicago Riverwalk.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Philadelphia to Milwaukee crosses diverse landscapes including the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Lakes region, with notable landmarks like the Chicago skyline.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall when tourism is moderate and temperatures are mild, offering a pleasant experience.

Climate

Milwaukee generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Philadelphia, with more snowfall in winter.

Accessibility

Milwaukee offers a range of accessibility features including public transportation options and accessible public spaces, similar to Philadelphia.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 16-18 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
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)

Other distances from Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

Other distances from Milwaukee

Distances 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

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