How far is Eagle River, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Eagle River, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 236.7 miles (381 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle River and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle River and Wauwatosa.
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Start on East Spruce Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Spruce Street
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Turn right onto North Silver Lake Road
782 ft · 34 sec · North Silver Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Wall Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
8.8 mi · 12 min · US Highway 45
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Turn left onto Superior Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Superior Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
16.4 mi · 23 min · US Highway 45
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
30.1 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto Century Avenue
1337 ft · 28 sec · Century Avenue
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Turn left onto Clermont Street
2 mi · 5 min · Clermont Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 10th Avenue
152 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Superior Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Superior Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville
1329 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45
17.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on East Prospect Avenue
7.6 mi · 11 min · East Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79.5 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Eagle River 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
79.5 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagle River and Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle River to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 236.7 miles (381 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Eagle River and 118.3 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagle River and Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Bear 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 Bear Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle River and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 207.3 mi (333.62 km).
#1 Eagle River
City in and county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 45.9171800, -89.2443000 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.51 | $71.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.29 | $88.58 |
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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