How far is Elkhart Lake, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Elkhart Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhart Lake and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart Lake and Wauwatosa.
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Start on Arno Way
24 m · 11 sec · Arno Way
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Turn sharp left onto North Lake Street
30 m · 9 sec · North Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Rhine Street
3043 ft · 1 min · East Rhine Street
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Continue on County Road A
3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road A
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Turn right onto State Highway 57
10.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 57
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Continue on North Mill Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street
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Continue on State Highway 57
43.4 mi · 55 min · State Highway 57
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue
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Continue on West Highland Boulevard
2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 35th Street
84 m · 8 sec · North 35th Street
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Turn right onto West Linden Place
37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place
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Turn straight onto West State Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street
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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 Elkhart Lake 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.
State Highway 57
Continue on State Highway 57
43.4 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Elkhart Lake and Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkhart Lake to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Fredonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Elkhart Lake and 32.1 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elkhart Lake and Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Fredonia
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 Fredonia.
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Milwaukee Intermodal Station
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Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart Lake and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 54.16 mi (87.17 km).
#1 Elkhart Lake
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 43.8333300, -88.0178700 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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