How far is Frederic, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Frederic, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 338 miles (544 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.6 miles (458 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frederic and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frederic and Wauwatosa.
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Start on Oak Street West
76 m · 13 sec · Oak Street West
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Turn right onto South Wisconsin Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto 300th Avenue
14.2 mi · 21 min · 300th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 10th Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 48
7.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 48
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Turn left onto 22 1/2 Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
2526 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue
6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on Knapp Avenue
5.8 mi · 8 min · Knapp Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knapp Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Knapp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Knapp Avenue
61 m · 4 sec · Knapp Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2213 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
58.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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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 Frederic and Wauwatosa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Frederic 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 Frederic to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 338 miles (544 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Frederic and 169.7 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.6 miles (458 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 6:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.99 one way or $89.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Frederic and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Warrens
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 Warrens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frederic and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 284.62 mi (458.05 km).
#1 Frederic
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,080 |
| Coordinates | 45.6591200, -92.4671400 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| 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: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $44.99 | $89.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.74 | $101.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.52 | $111.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.28 | $126.55 |
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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