How far is Kohler, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Kohler, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
46.48 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.89 mi
49.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.89 mi
Kilometers
49.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.48 mi
Kilometers
74.81 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Mon, May 18, 6:41 PM CDT
Return by in Kohler
Mon, May 18, 7:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kohler
2026-05-18T17:50
Arrive Wauwatosa
Mon, May 18, 6:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kohler
19.6 mi
00h 25m
To Wauwatosa
26.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

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 County Highway H

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway H

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Fredonia Kohler Road

    2868 ft · 1 min · Fredonia Kohler Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway I

    1344 ft · 43 sec · County Highway I

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway I

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Highway I

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fredonia Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fredonia Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    29.6 mi · 36 min · State Highway 57

  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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
29.6 mi · 64%
West State Street
2.65 mi · 6%
County Highway H
1.86 mi · 4%
Fredonia Avenue
1.64 mi · 4%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
County Highway I
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Turn right onto State Highway 57

29.6 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 25m from Kohler
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kohler and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Kohler to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Kohler and 26.8 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kohler and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kohler and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 30.89 mi (49.71 km).

Kohler

#1 Kohler

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,048
Coordinates43.4963900, -88.0234300
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway H (-88.023451, 43.49636)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kohler and Wauwatosa. The current time is 17:50:30.

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.