Cities Near Green Bay
Cities near Green Bay, Wisconsin: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Appleton, Oshkosh, Milwaukee. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Green Bay, Wisconsin is Appleton, about 26 mi (43 km) away — roughly 51 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | 26 mi / 43 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Oshkosh | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Milwaukee | 102 mi / 165 km | 2 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waukesha | 105 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Madison | 121 mi / 195 km | 2 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Racine | 124 mi / 200 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kenosha | 134 mi / 216 km | 3 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Janesville | 136 mi / 219 km | 3 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Waukegan | 149 mi / 240 km | 3 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Grand Rapids | 159 mi / 256 km | 3 hr 42 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Green Bay
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Appleton, Oshkosh. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Green Bay
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Madison, Racine, Kenosha. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Green Bay include Appleton, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Madison. The closest is Appleton, about 26 miles (43 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.