How far is Kiel, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Kiel, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
69.35 mi
01h 17m
Flight
59.65 mi
95.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
95.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.35 mi
Kilometers
111.61 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Tue, May 12, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Kiel
Wed, May 13, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kiel
2026-05-12T21:29
Arrive Wauwatosa
Tue, May 12, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kiel
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
Fredonia
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kiel
34 mi
00h 38m
To Wauwatosa
35.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fremont Street

    1695 ft · 31 sec · Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    137 m · 8 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Water Street

    1751 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 57

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 57

  7. 7

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 57

    43.4 mi · 55 min · State Highway 57

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street

    1702 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West Highland Boulevard

    2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 35th Street

    84 m · 8 sec · North 35th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Linden Place

    37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kiel 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
58.3 mi · 84%
East Water Street
3.8 mi · 5%
West State Street
2.65 mi · 4%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
North Mill Street
0.77 mi · 1%
West Highland Boulevard
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Continue on State Highway 57

43.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredonia
00h 38m from Kiel
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kiel and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Fredonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Kiel and 35.4 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fredonia

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

36 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

49 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

59 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kiel and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (95.99 km).

Kiel

#1 Kiel

City in Wisconsin, USA

Population3,483
Coordinates43.9124900, -88.0356500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont Street (-88.035651, 43.912461)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kiel and Wauwatosa. The current time is 21:29:54.

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.