How far is Gillett, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Gillett, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
150.08 mi
02h 31m
Flight
128.04 mi
206.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.04 mi
Kilometers
206.06 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.08 mi
Kilometers
241.53 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in Gillett
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gillett
2026-04-18T10:53
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gillett
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
Black Wolf
WI

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Gillett
74.1 mi
01h 15m
To Wauwatosa
75.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gillett and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gillett and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on South Mackenzie Street

    13 m · 9 sec · South Mackenzie Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    3074 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 22

    10.2 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 117

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117

  5. 5

    Continue on South Cecil Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cecil Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 47

    17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive

    32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Northland Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    97.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gillett and Wauwatosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
97.8 mi · 65%
State Highway 47
20.5 mi · 14%
State Highway 22
10.2 mi · 7%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 4%
State Highway 117
4.74 mi · 3%
North Lynndale Drive
3.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

97.6 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Wolf
01h 15m from Gillett
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Gillett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gillett to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Gillett and 75.9 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Gillett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Wolf, 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 Black Wolf.

BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

9 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

10 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

21 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

37 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gillett and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 128.04 mi (206.06 km).

Gillett

#1 Gillett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,074
Coordinates44.8899900, -88.3073200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: South Mackenzie Street (-88.307496, 44.889992)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.05 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.1 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gillett and Wauwatosa. The current time is 10:53:59.

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.