How far is Dunkirk, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Dunkirk, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 22m.
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 Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunkirk and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk and Wauwatosa.
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Start on County Road N
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road N
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Continue on Veterans Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Veterans Road
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Continue on County Highway N
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway N
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Continue on County Road N
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road N
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Continue on County Highway N
2.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N
37 m · 3 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
1279 ft · 31 sec · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N
25 m · 2 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
710 ft · 17 sec · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N
17 m · 1 sec · County Highway N
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway N
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on County Highway N
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway N
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 94 East: Milwaukee
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
852 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
719 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 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 Dunkirk 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 94 East
Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Dunkirk and 38.9 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dunkirk and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek
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 Johnson Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunkirk and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 61.88 mi (99.59 km).
#1 Dunkirk
Township in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.8813900, -89.2098400 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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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