How far is Algoma, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Algoma, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Algoma and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algoma and Wauwatosa.
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Start on the route
58 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Street
980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
950 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street
68 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Milwaukee Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right
2313 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waldo Boulevard
33 m · 6 sec · Waldo Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 18th Street
2299 ft · 50 sec · North 18th Street
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Continue on Revere Drive
1945 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive
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Continue on South 21st Street
3162 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1349 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Calumet Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn left
1797 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
75.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue
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Continue on West Highland Boulevard
2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 35th Street
84 m · 8 sec · North 35th Street
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Turn right onto West Linden Place
37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place
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Turn straight onto West State Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Algoma and Wauwatosa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Calumet Avenue
Merge slight left
75.5 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Algoma and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Algoma to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Howards Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Algoma and 68 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Algoma and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Howards Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howards Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Algoma and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 111.49 mi (179.43 km).
#1 Algoma
City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,253 |
| Coordinates | 44.6088900, -87.4325900 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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