How far is Boyceville, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Boyceville, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 277.8 miles (447 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.73 mi
04h 18m
Flight
243.07 mi
391.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.07 mi
Kilometers
391.19 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.73 mi
Kilometers
446.96 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Tue, Jun 2, 2:24 PM CDT
Return by in Boyceville
Tue, Jun 2, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boyceville
2026-06-02T10:06
Arrive Wauwatosa
Tue, Jun 2, 2:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boyceville
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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Boyceville
138.6 mi
02h 09m
To Wauwatosa
139.1 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    1774 ft · 38 sec · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 370th Street

    9.2 mi · 16 min · 370th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oak Avenue

    1690 ft · 1 min · Oak Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1031 ft · 29 sec · North Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    196.8 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Broadway Street
197 mi · 71%
I 94
64.2 mi · 23%
370th Street
9.17 mi · 3%
US Highway 12
2.59 mi · 1%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi
I 41 North
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

North Broadway Street

Merge slight left

197 mi · 03h 31m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
243.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
02h 09m from Boyceville
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boyceville and Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.6 miles from Boyceville and 139.1 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boyceville and Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boyceville and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 243.07 mi (391.19 km).

Boyceville

#1 Boyceville

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,124
Coordinates45.0435700, -92.0410100
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-92.040966, 45.043571)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.8 gal
37.1 L · about $36.96
Round trip
$73.91
19.6 gal · 74.2 L
Estimated CO2
87.1 kg one way
Round trip: 174.2 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.96 $73.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.68 $83.36
Premium $4.65 $45.61 $91.22
Diesel $5.30 $51.98 $103.96

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Boyceville and Wauwatosa. The current time is 10:06:35.

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.