How far is Arbor Vitae, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Arbor Vitae, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
252.81 mi
04h 02m
Flight
214.49 mi
345.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.49 mi
Kilometers
345.19 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.81 mi
Kilometers
406.86 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Tue, May 26, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Arbor Vitae
Tue, May 26, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arbor Vitae
2026-05-26T01:31
Arrive Wauwatosa
Tue, May 26, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arbor Vitae
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
Sheridan
WI

Unincorporated community in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Arbor Vitae
126.3 mi
02h 01m
To Wauwatosa
126.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arbor Vitae and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Arbor Vitae Drive

    137 m · 21 sec · Big Arbor Vitae Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oneida Street

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Oneida Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arbor Vitae 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
80.7 mi · 32%
Oneida Street
71.1 mi · 28%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 20%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 12%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 5%
Elm Street
3.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

79.5 mi · 01h 28m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
214.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
02h 01m from Arbor Vitae
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arbor Vitae and Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arbor Vitae to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Arbor Vitae and 126.5 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:54 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 Sunny around Arbor Vitae and Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

8 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

33 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

34 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

48 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arbor Vitae and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 214.49 mi (345.19 km).

Arbor Vitae

#1 Arbor Vitae

Civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin

Population3,453
Coordinates45.9205100, -89.6634800
Altitude497
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Arbor Vitae Drive (-89.663481, 45.920378)
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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Arbor Vitae and Wauwatosa. The current time is 01:31:58.

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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.