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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.58 mi
03h 35m
Flight
146.36 mi
235.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.36 mi
Kilometers
235.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.58 mi
Kilometers
264.87 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waukesha
Thu, Jun 11, 5:45 PM CDT
Return by in Aniwa
Thu, Jun 11, 9:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aniwa
2026-06-11T14:10
Arrive Waukesha
Thu, Jun 11, 5:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aniwa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Aniwa
82.3 mi
01h 47m
To Waukesha
82.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville

    1329 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45

    17.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 45

  7. 7

    Continue on East Prospect Avenue

    7.6 mi · 11 min · East Prospect Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 45

    23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 60: Jackson, Hartford

    145 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 60 East

    2321 ft · 49 sec · State Highway 60 East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    5 mi · 7 min · Lovers Lane

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    159 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lovers Lane

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lovers Lane

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 164

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 164

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 164

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 164

  23. 23

    Continue on Pewaukee Road

    7 mi · 13 min · Pewaukee Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East North Street

    114 m · 13 sec · East North Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on East North Street

    147 m · 12 sec · East North Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    1363 ft · 54 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northwest Barstow Street

    1087 ft · 43 sec · Northwest Barstow Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    673 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
57.2 mi · 35%
US Highway 45
46.8 mi · 28%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 7%
Lovers Lane
9.07 mi · 6%
East Prospect Avenue
7.56 mi · 5%
Pewaukee Road
6.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 47m from Aniwa
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oshkosh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oshkosh.

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aniwa and Waukesha. Straight-line distance: 146.36 mi (235.54 km).

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#1 Aniwa

Human settlement in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population525
Coordinates45.0085800, -89.2142800
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Waukesha

#2 Waukesha

City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,939
Coordinates43.0116800, -88.2314800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Aniwa (-89.21428, 45.00858)
End: Waukesha (-88.23148, 43.01168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.98 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 43.96 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Aniwa and Waukesha. The current time is 14:10:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.