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Drive-In Theaters Near Milwaukee
3 drive-ins within 60 miles of Milwaukee, closest first.
12 mito the closest
$15adult admission
The Milky Way Drive-In in Franklin, just south of the city, is the closest to Milwaukee. Tickets are sold per vehicle and online only, so buy before you head out.
Highway 18 Outdoor Theater in Jefferson is west toward Madison. McHenry Outdoor Theater is across the Illinois line, an easy drive for anyone in Racine or Kenosha.
Closest drive-ins to Milwaukee
The Milky Way Drive-In
SeasonalFranklin · 12 miles away
1 screen · 89.1 FM · $39 per car
View theater →Highway 18 Outdoor Theater
SeasonalJefferson · 48 miles away
1 screen
View theater →McHenry Outdoor Theater
SeasonalMcHenry · 53 miles away
1 screen · 89.9 FM · $15 adults
View theater →
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Milwaukee. Driving distance is usually longer.
Questions about drive-ins near Milwaukee
- What is the closest drive-in theater to Milwaukee?
- The Milky Way Drive-In in Franklin, Wisconsin is the closest operating drive-in, about 12 miles from downtown Milwaukee in a straight line.
- How many drive-ins are near Milwaukee?
- 3 operating drive-ins are within 60 miles of Milwaukee, and 1 of them is within 45 miles. That includes theaters in Illinois.
- How much does a drive-in near Milwaukee cost?
- Adult admission at drive-ins near Milwaukee is $15 per person, based on the prices we have on file. Most charge less for kids, and many include a double feature in one ticket.
- Are drive-ins near Milwaukee open all year?
- No. All 3 drive-ins near Milwaukee are seasonal, typically running spring through fall. Check each theater's website or Facebook page for this season's dates.
- What radio station do I tune to?
- Each drive-in broadcasts its own FM signal. Near Milwaukee you'll tune to 89.1 or 89.9 FM, depending on the theater. The exact frequency is on each theater's page.