How far is Black Creek, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Black Creek, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Creek and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Creek and Wauwatosa.
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Start on East State Street
11 m · 8 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 47
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47
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Turn right onto County Road A
5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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Continue on North Lynndale Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive
32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Turn right onto West Northland Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
97.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
2865 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Continue on Harwood Avenue
1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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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 Black Creek and Wauwatosa.
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
97.6 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Black Creek and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Creek to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Black Creek and 59 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Creek and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Fond du Lac
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 Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Waupun, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Creek and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 101.12 mi (162.73 km).
#1 Black Creek
Village in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.4774900, -88.4506600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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