How far is Kimberly, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Kimberly, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
105.05 mi
01h 37m
Flight
86.09 mi
138.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.09 mi
Kilometers
138.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.05 mi
Kilometers
169.06 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 12:11 PM CDT
Return by in Kimberly
Sun, May 31, 1:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberly
2026-05-31T10:33
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 12:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimberly
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 Kimberly
52.4 mi
00h 48m
To Wauwatosa
52.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Kimberly Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · West Kimberly Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street

    26 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street

    1192 ft · 27 sec · South Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    1909 ft · 33 sec · County Road CE

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    50 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    2010 ft · 36 sec · County Road CE

  8. 8

    Continue on East College Avenue

    568 ft · 18 sec · East College Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1731 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    92.4 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimberly 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
93.2 mi · 89%
Tri-County Expressway
6.41 mi · 6%
West Watertown Plank Road
1.11 mi · 1%
South Railroad Street
1.03 mi · 1%
County Road CE
0.77 mi · 1%
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
0.68 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
00h 48m from Kimberly
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kimberly 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 Kimberly to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 52.4 miles from Kimberly and 52.6 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kimberly and Mostly 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 Kimberly and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 86.09 mi (138.55 km).

Kimberly

#1 Kimberly

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population6,869
Coordinates44.2722100, -88.3390000
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: West Kimberly Avenue (-88.339018, 44.272335)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.65 $17.27 $34.53
Diesel $5.30 $19.68 $39.36

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimberly and Wauwatosa. The current time is 10:33:59.

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.