How far is Camp Lake, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Camp Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.51 mi
00h 57m
Flight
36.23 mi
58.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.23 mi
Kilometers
58.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.51 mi
Kilometers
65.19 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Camp Lake
Sun, May 31, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Lake
2026-05-31T04:33
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camp Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From Camp Lake
25.8 mi
00h 28m
To Wauwatosa
14.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Lake and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bassett Road

    118 m · 11 sec · Bassett Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 85th Place

    557 ft · 15 sec · 85th Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Silver Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Silver Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    8.5 mi · 14 min · 75th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee

    1428 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West

    1540 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  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 Camp Lake 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
33.3 mi · 82%
75th Street
8.52 mi · 21%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 11%
Silver Lake Road
1.82 mi · 4%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi · 2%
Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 28m from Camp Lake
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Camp Lake 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 Camp Lake to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Camp Lake and 14.7 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Camp Lake and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Franksville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

5 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

77 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Lake and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 36.23 mi (58.3 km).

Camp Lake

#1 Camp Lake

Census designated place

Population3,665
Coordinates42.5347400, -88.1437000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: CTH AH (-88.143906, 42.534754)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Camp Lake and Wauwatosa. The current time is 04:33:42.

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.