How far is Anson, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Anson, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
252.82 mi
04h 01m
Flight
210.58 mi
338.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.58 mi
Kilometers
338.9 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.82 mi
Kilometers
406.87 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sun, May 3, 10:02 AM CDT
Return by in Anson
Sun, May 3, 2:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anson
2026-05-03T06:00
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sun, May 3, 10:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Anson
129.9 mi
02h 00m
To Wauwatosa
122.9 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anson and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anson and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on 190th Street

    22 m · 5 sec · 190th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway O

    2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway O

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road S

    2112 ft · 42 sec · County Road S

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway S South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Highway S South

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway S

    39 m · 2 sec · County Highway S

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway S

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway S

    43 m · 3 sec · County Highway S

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway S

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway S

    44 m · 3 sec · County Highway S

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S

    1 mi · 2 min · County Highway S

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 53 South: Eau Claire

    2641 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anson and Wauwatosa.

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
184 mi · 73%
I 94
64.2 mi · 25%
County Highway S
3.3 mi · 1%
County Highway O
2.77 mi · 1%
County Highway S South
1.74 mi · 1%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
210.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
02h 00m from Anson
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Anson and Mostly Cloudy near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anson to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Anson and 122.9 miles from Wauwatosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.64 one way or $67.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Anson and Mostly Cloudy near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lemonweir, 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 Lemonweir.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

45 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anson and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 210.58 mi (338.9 km).

Anson

#1 Anson

Civil town in Chippwa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,169
Coordinates44.9808000, -91.2868200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: 190th Street (-91.286829, 44.9808)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.92 gal
33.77 L · about $33.64
Round trip
$67.27
17.84 gal · 67.54 L
Estimated CO2
79.3 kg one way
Round trip: 158.5 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.64 $67.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.94 $75.87
Premium $4.65 $41.51 $83.03
Diesel $5.30 $47.31 $94.62

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Anson and Wauwatosa. The current time is 06:00:31.

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.