How far is Little Falls, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Little Falls, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 312 miles (502.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.2 miles (430 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
311.97 mi
04h 52m
Flight
267.2 mi
430.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.2 mi
Kilometers
430.01 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.97 mi
Kilometers
502.07 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 1:30 PM CDT
Return by in Little Falls
Sun, May 31, 6:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-05-31T08:38
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Little Falls
155.8 mi
02h 26m
To Wauwatosa
156.2 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Little Falls and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway P

    89 m · 13 sec · County Highway P

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 45th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway C

    936 ft · 28 sec · County Highway C

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 115th Street

    2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 40th Avenue

    2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 110th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63

    44 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63

    14 mi · 21 min · US Highway 63

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1912 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    218.9 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 63
233 mi · 75%
I 94
64.2 mi · 21%
110th Street
1.49 mi
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi
I 41 North
0.81 mi
45th Avenue
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 63

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 55m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
267.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 26m from Little Falls
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Little Falls 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 Little Falls to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 312 miles (502.1 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Little Falls and 156.2 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 267.2 miles (430 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.52 one way or $83.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Little Falls and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 267.2 mi (430.01 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,602
Coordinates45.2738500, -92.4188100
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: 130th Street (-92.418732, 45.273948)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.67 L · about $41.52
Round trip
$83.04
22.02 gal · 83.34 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.52 $83.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.83 $93.65
Premium $4.65 $51.24 $102.48
Diesel $5.30 $58.40 $116.79

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 Little Falls and Wauwatosa. The current time is 08:38:32.

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.