How far is Clintonville, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Clintonville, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
126.29 mi
02h 03m
Flight
114.88 mi
184.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.88 mi
Kilometers
184.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.29 mi
Kilometers
203.25 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sat, May 30, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Clintonville
Sun, May 31, 12:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clintonville
2026-05-30T20:42
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sat, May 30, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clintonville
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
North Fond du Lac
WI

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From Clintonville
63.1 mi
01h 01m
To Wauwatosa
63.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Place

    33 m · 9 sec · 8th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 45

    23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clintonville 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
80.7 mi · 64%
US Highway 45
29.7 mi · 24%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 10%
West Watertown Plank Road
1.11 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Watertown Plank Road East
0.54 mi
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 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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
114.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Fond du Lac
01h 01m from Clintonville
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Clintonville 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 Clintonville to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

North Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Clintonville and 63.1 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Clintonville and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near North Fond du Lac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Fond du Lac, 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 North Fond du Lac.

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

7 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

24 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

27 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clintonville and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 114.88 mi (184.88 km).

Clintonville

#1 Clintonville

City in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Population4,353
Coordinates44.6205300, -88.7623200
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: 8th Place (-88.762372, 44.620696)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.87 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
8.92 gal · 33.74 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.97 $37.94
Premium $4.65 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.30 $23.66 $47.31

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 Clintonville and Wauwatosa. The current time is 20:42:38.

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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.