How far is Fond du Lac, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Fond du Lac, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.93 mi
01h 03m
Flight
54.6 mi
87.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.6 mi
Kilometers
87.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.93 mi
Kilometers
99.66 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sat, May 2, 3:05 PM CDT
Return by in Fond du Lac
Sat, May 2, 4:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fond du Lac
2026-05-02T14:02
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sat, May 2, 3:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fond du Lac
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint Lawrence
WI

Saint Lawrence is a city in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Fond du Lac
30.8 mi
00h 31m
To Wauwatosa
31.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fond du Lac and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fond du Lac and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Avenue

    1223 ft · 57 sec · South Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    2155 ft · 49 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pioneer Road

    2066 ft · 45 sec · Pioneer Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Road

    1298 ft · 26 sec · Pioneer Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Hickory Street

    63 m · 4 sec · South Hickory Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Hickory Street

    1948 ft · 44 sec · South Hickory Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fond du Lac and Wauwatosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Hickory Street
56.3 mi · 91%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 2%
West Watertown Plank Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Pioneer Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Watertown Plank Road East
0.54 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Hickory Street

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Lawrence
00h 31m from Fond du Lac
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fond du Lac and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fond du Lac to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Saint Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Fond du Lac and 31.1 miles from Wauwatosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fond du Lac and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Lawrence

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Lawrence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Lawrence.

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

43 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

50 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fond du Lac and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 54.6 mi (87.87 km).

Fond du Lac

#1 Fond du Lac

City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,126
Coordinates43.7750000, -88.4388300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: South Park Avenue (-88.43897, 43.775001)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fond du Lac and Wauwatosa. The current time is 14:02:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.