How far is Aniwa, WI from Waukesha, WI?
The driving distance from Aniwa, WI to Waukesha, WI is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aniwa and Waukesha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aniwa and Waukesha.
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Start on 1st Street
2579 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville
1329 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45
17.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on East Prospect Avenue
7.6 mi · 11 min · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
56.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford
145 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 60 East
2321 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 60 East
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane
5 mi · 7 min · Lovers Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
159 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Lovers Lane
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lovers Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 164
42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 164
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 164
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 164
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Continue on Pewaukee Road
7 mi · 13 min · Pewaukee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East North Street
114 m · 13 sec · East North Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East North Street
147 m · 12 sec · East North Street
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Turn straight onto East Saint Paul Avenue
1363 ft · 54 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Barstow Street
1087 ft · 43 sec · Northwest Barstow Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
673 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aniwa and Waukesha.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
56.1 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aniwa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukesha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aniwa to Waukesha?
The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Aniwa and 82.3 miles from Waukesha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Aniwa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukesha.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
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 Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aniwa and Waukesha. Straight-line distance: 146.36 mi (235.54 km).
#1 Aniwa
Human settlement in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 525 |
| Coordinates | 45.0085800, -89.2142800 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukesha
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,939 |
| Coordinates | 43.0116800, -88.2314800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waukesha (-88.23148, 43.01168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.91 | $43.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.82 | $61.63 |
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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