How far is Harrison, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Harrison, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
97.92 mi
01h 45m
Flight
83.05 mi
133.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.05 mi
Kilometers
133.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.92 mi
Kilometers
157.59 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Fri, May 1, 4:21 PM CDT
Return by in Harrison
Fri, May 1, 6:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-05-01T14:35
Arrive Wauwatosa
Fri, May 1, 4:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Byron
WI

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From Harrison
51.8 mi
00h 52m
To Wauwatosa
46.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
50°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sweet Pea Drive

    736 ft · 38 sec · Sweet Pea Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Daffodil Drive

    74 m · 16 sec · Daffodil Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Midway Extended

    2637 ft · 55 sec · Midway Extended

  4. 4

    Continue on Midway Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Midway Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Midway Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road

    3108 ft · 1 min · Midway Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road

    28 m · 5 sec · Midway Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Oneida Street

    1586 ft · 41 sec · South Oneida Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-County Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    92.4 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
93.2 mi · 95%
Midway Road
3.17 mi · 3%
Tri-County Expressway
2.74 mi · 3%
West Watertown Plank Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
0.68 mi · 1%
Watertown Plank Road East
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

92.4 mi · 01h 41m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
00h 52m from Harrison
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrison and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Harrison and 46.2 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrison and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Byron

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

11 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

37 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

41 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 83.05 mi (133.66 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Town in Calumet County, Wisconsin, USA

Population7,302
Coordinates44.2277600, -88.3359100
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Sweetpea Drive (-88.335901, 44.22805)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.10
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.05 $26.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.65 $16.10 $32.21
Diesel $5.30 $18.35 $36.70

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Wauwatosa. The current time is 14:35:57.

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.