How far is Ettrick, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Ettrick, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 213.8 miles (344 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ettrick and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ettrick and Wauwatosa.
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Start on South Main Street
1311 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on County Road D
6.4 mi · 11 min · County Road D
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Continue on County Highway D
8.3 mi · 15 min · County Highway D
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54
1337 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 54
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Sparta Street
1842 ft · 31 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on State Highway 108
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 108
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 71
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 27
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Black River Street
1581 ft · 34 sec · Black River Street
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
2633 ft · 57 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
2346 ft · 47 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1526 ft · 42 sec · East Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Avenue
1256 ft · 35 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wisconsin Street
3163 ft · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
1286 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 16
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wisconsin Street
33 m · 6 sec · East Wisconsin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wisconsin Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
1010 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 16
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Take the ramp left
2456 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
108.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Ettrick 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 16
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ettrick 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 Ettrick to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Ettrick and 107.1 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ettrick and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ettrick and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 180.53 mi (290.54 km).
#1 Ettrick
Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.1682900, -91.2690400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.43 | $56.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.99 | $79.98 |
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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