How far is Kohler, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Kohler, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
61.91 mi
01h 05m
Flight
48.98 mi
78.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.98 mi
Kilometers
78.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.91 mi
Kilometers
99.64 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Thu, Oct 15, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Kohler
Thu, Oct 15, 9:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kohler
2026-10-15T19:27
Arrive Wauwatosa
Thu, Oct 15, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kohler
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
Saukville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kohler
29.5 mi
00h 32m
To Wauwatosa
32.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    137 m · 38 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highland Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    64 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

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

    1702 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Highland Boulevard

    2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 35th Street

    84 m · 8 sec · North 35th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Linden Place

    37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kohler 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
53.1 mi · 86%
West State Street
2.65 mi · 4%
Highland Drive
1.26 mi · 2%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
West Highland Boulevard
0.5 mi · 1%
Highland Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

52.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saukville
00h 32m from Kohler
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kohler and Rain Showers near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Saukville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Kohler and 32.4 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kohler and Rain Showers near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Saukville

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

45 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

49 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

58 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kohler and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 48.98 mi (78.83 km).

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#1 Kohler

Situated in eastern Wisconsin within Sheboygan County, this village lies along the Sheboygan River approximately four miles west of Lake Michigan.

Population0
Coordinates43.7391600, -87.7817500
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.781749, 43.73941)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.72 $10.28 $20.56
Premium $5.30 $11.55 $23.09
Diesel $6.19 $13.50 $26.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kohler and Wauwatosa. The current time is 19:27:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.