Introduction ...
Below are places that are close (or relative) to West Milwaukee.
This page contains six sections:
- Around West Milwaukee ...
- Milwaukee County ...
- Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
- Websites We Enjoy ...
- Airports Near West Milwaukee ...
Around West Milwaukee ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Milwaukee. It lies just north of West Milwaukee. Milwaukee has a population of 595,000 people.<1>
The next largest community is Kenosha. It is located about 30 miles [48 km] to the south of West Milwaukee and has a population of 99,900 people.
For comparison, West Milwaukee has a population of 4,200 people.
The following large communities are also in the area. Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance starting from West Milwaukee and not the distance if you are driving.<2>
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Gurnee (IL) [Map] | 30,767 | S | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| North Chicago (IL) [Map] | 29,842 | S | 48 miles [77.2 km] |
| Round Lake Beach (IL) [Map] | 27,607 | S | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| Waukegan (IL) [Map] | 87,729 | S | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| Brookfield [Map] | 38,045 | NW | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Franklin [Map] | 36,143 | S | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Greenfield [Map] | 36,827 | SW | 3 miles [4.8 km] |
| Menomonee Falls [Map] | 37,443 | NW | 12 miles [19.3 km] |
| New Berlin [Map] | 39,740 | W | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Oak Creek [Map] | 36,354 | SE | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Racine [Map] | 77,542 | SE | 21 miles [33.8 km] |
| Waukesha [Map] | 72,489 | W | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Wauwatosa [Map] | 48,277 | NW | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| West Allis [Map] | 59,934 | W | 3 miles [4.8 km] |
| West Bend [Map] | 31,596 | N | 30 miles [48.3 km] |
Below is a sample of nearby communities:
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Brookfield [Map] | 6,272 | W | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Brown Deer [Map] | 11,964 | N | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Butler [Map] | 1,816 | NW | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Cudahy [Map] | 18,282 | SE | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Durham [Map] | --- | SW | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Elm Grove [Map] | 6,170 | W | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Fox Point [Map] | 6,670 | N | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Glendale [Map] | 12,728 | N | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Greendale [Map] | 14,159 | S | 5 miles [8 km] |
| Hales Corners [Map] | 7,642 | SW | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Muskego [Map] | 24,996 | SW | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Saint Francis [Map] | 9,442 | SE | 5 miles [8 km] |
| Shorewood [Map] | 13,338 | NE | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| South Milwaukee [Map] | 20,988 | SE | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Whitefish Bay [Map] | 13,950 | NE | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
For more communities neighboring West Milwaukee, please visit our County-by-County Page for West Milwaukee.
Milwaukee County ...
West Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Milwaukee County: Ozaukee, Racine, Washington & Waukesha. Lake Michigan lies to the east.
Curious and Interesting Names Near West Milwaukee ...
This section has been moved to our Tidbits & Trivia page for West Milwaukee.
See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a list of several cemeteries that are in the area around West Milwaukee. Our list includes the location of each cemetery, with the ability to see an overhead view of the cemetery.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of West Milwaukee. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.
Websites We Enjoy ...
When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit:
For the State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Tourism
Parks for Wisconsin
Fishing in Wisconsin
Hunting in Wisconsin
National Park Service (NPS) sites in Wisconsin
America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways
RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions
Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
The Living New Deal - Sites in Wisconsin
Murals of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) - New Deal Art in Wisconsin
Airports Near West Milwaukee ...
Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to West Milwaukee.
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)<3> | Dir | Distance |
| Gen. Mitchell Intl. (MKE/KMKE) [Map] | SE | 5 miles [8 km] |
| Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC/KMWC) [Map] | NNW | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Capitol Airport (ICAO: K02C) [Map] | WNW | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Waukesha Co. Airport (ICAO: KUES) [Map] | W | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| John H. Batten Airport (RAC/KRAC) [Map] | SSE | 19 miles [30.6 km] |
| Sylvania Airport (FAA ID: C89) [Map] | S | 21 miles [33.8 km] |
| East Troy Muni. (FAA ID: 57C) [Map] | SW | 25 miles [40.2 km] |
When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<4> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to West Milwaukee.
Please keep in mind that these airports where chosen based on their air-distance from West Milwaukee. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.
Large Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Gen. Mitchell Intl. (MKE/KMKE) [Map] | SE | 5 miles [8 km] |
| Dane County Rgnl. (MSN/KMSN) [Map] | W | 69 miles [111 km] |
| O'Hare Intl. (ORD/KORD) [Map] | S | 71 miles [114.3 km] |
| Rockford Intl. (RFD/KRFD) [Map] | SW | 80 miles [128.7 km] |
| Midway Intl. (MDW/KMDW) [Map] | S | 85 miles [136.8 km] |
Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Southern Wisconsin Rgnl. (ICAO: KJVL) [Map] | WSW | 60 miles [96.6 km] |
| Chicago Exec. (PWK/KPWK) [Map] | S | 62 miles [99.8 km] |
| Muskegon Co. Airport (MKG/KMKG) [Map] | E | 88 miles [141.6 km] |
| Outagamie County Rgnl. (ATW/KATW) [Map] | NNW | 90 miles [144.8 km] |
| Austin Straubel Intl. (GRB/KGRB) [Map] | N | 101 miles [162.5 km] |
General Aviation Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC/KMWC) [Map] | NNW | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Capitol Airport (ICAO: K02C) [Map] | WNW | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Waukesha Co. Airport (ICAO: KUES) [Map] | W | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| John H. Batten Airport (RAC/KRAC) [Map] | SSE | 19 miles [30.6 km] |
| Sylvania Airport (FAA ID: C89) [Map] | S | 21 miles [33.8 km] |
| East Troy Muni. (FAA ID: 57C) [Map] | SW | 25 miles [40.2 km] |
| Burlington Muni. (ICAO: KBUU) [Map] | SW | 27 miles [43.5 km] |
| Kenosha Rgnl. (ICAO: KENW) [Map] | S | 28 miles [45.1 km] |
Additional Airport Information
For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.
| Gen. Mitchell Intl. (MKE/KMKE) [Map] | |
| Website for General Mitchell International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Dane County Rgnl. (MSN/KMSN) [Map] | |
| Website for Dane County Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Austin Straubel Intl. (GRB/KGRB) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport (MWC/KMWC) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Capitol Airport (ICAO: K02C) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Waukesha Co. Airport (ICAO: KUES) [Map] | |
| Website for Waukesha County Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| John H. Batten Airport (RAC/KRAC) [Map] | |
| Website for John H. Batten Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Burlington Muni. (ICAO: KBUU) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Kenosha Rgnl. (ICAO: KENW) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| West Bend Muni. (ICAO: KETB) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| O'Hare Intl. (ORD/KORD) [Map] | |
| Website for O'Hare International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Rockford Intl. (RFD/KRFD) [Map] | |
| Website for Rockford International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Midway Intl. (MDW/KMDW) [Map] | |
| Website for Midway International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Gerald R. Ford Intl. (GRR/KGRR) [Map] | |
| Website for Gerald R. Ford International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Southern Wisconsin Rgnl. (ICAO: KJVL) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Chicago Exec. (PWK/KPWK) [Map] | |
| Website for Chicago Executive Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Muskegon Co. Airport (MKG/KMKG) [Map] | |
| Website for Muskegon County Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Outagamie County Rgnl. (ATW/KATW) [Map] | |
| Website for Outagamie County Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
Other Roadside Stops ...
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Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for West Milwaukee: www.westmilwaukee.org/
The official website for Milwaukee County: www.co.milwaukee.wi.us/
The official website for State of Wisconsin: https://www.wisconsin.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for West Milwaukee. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- West Milwaukee) to Point B. If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for West Milwaukee. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from West Milwaukee Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in West Milwaukee. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.0128, Longitude: -87.9701 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for West Milwaukee have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | The IATA and ICAO are organizations that, amongst other functions, provide identifying codes for airports. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an airline trade organization. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an agency of the United Nations. Although the codes are similar, be careful not to confuse them. |
| <4> | When we are planning a trip (for example, to West Milwaukee), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. |