How far is Lind, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Lind, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 358.1 miles (576.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.11 mi
05h 43m
Flight
300.63 mi
483.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.63 mi
Kilometers
483.81 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.11 mi
Kilometers
576.33 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Wed, May 13, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Lind
Wed, May 13, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lind
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Wauwatosa
Wed, May 13, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lind
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Millston
WI

Human settlement in United States of America

From Lind
183.9 mi
02h 51m
To Wauwatosa
174.2 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 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 Lind and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fish Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Fish Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anderson Road

    2644 ft · 2 min · Anderson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West River Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · West River Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West River Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · West River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    19 mi · 28 min · State Highway 70

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 35

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 70

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 70

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 70

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70

  9. 9

    Continue on West Maple Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 70

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 70

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 53 South: Rice Lake

    1986 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lind and Wauwatosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
250 mi · 70%
I 94
64.2 mi · 18%
State Highway 70
42.7 mi · 12%
State Highway 35
2.51 mi · 1%
West River Road
1.73 mi
West Maple Street
1.57 mi
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
300.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millston
02h 51m from Lind
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lind 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 Lind to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 358.1 miles (576.3 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.9 miles from Lind and 174.2 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.67 one way or $95.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millston

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

26 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

67 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Winona station

81 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lind and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 300.63 mi (483.81 km).

Lind

#1 Lind

Human settlement in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,575
Coordinates45.7399600, -92.7954900
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Fish Lake Road (-92.795827, 45.74019)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.64 gal
47.84 L · about $47.67
Round trip
$95.33
25.28 gal · 95.68 L
Estimated CO2
112.3 kg one way
Round trip: 224.7 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.67 $95.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.76 $107.52
Premium $4.65 $58.83 $117.65
Diesel $5.30 $67.04 $134.09

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 Lind and Wauwatosa. The current time is 20:59:23.

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.