How far is Fall River, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Fall River, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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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Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and Wauwatosa.
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Start on Kane Street
45 m · 9 sec · Kane Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2329 ft · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on Johnson Road
3198 ft · 2 min · Johnson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 16
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on James Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · James Street
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Continue on Manning Street
2147 ft · 58 sec · Manning Street
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Continue on Highway 16 & 60
13.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60
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Take the ramp slight right toward WI 16 East, WI 26 South
1926 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 26
16.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 26
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1870 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 40 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 Fall 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.
State Highway 26
Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fall River to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 38.6 miles from Fall River and 38.8 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fall River and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Fall River and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 57.14 mi (91.96 km).
#1 Fall River
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,757 |
| Coordinates | 43.3844300, -89.0451100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
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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