How far is Little Round Lake, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Little Round Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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
344.68 mi
05h 26m
Flight
260.71 mi
419.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.71 mi
Kilometers
419.57 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.68 mi
Kilometers
554.71 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Thu, Oct 15, 6:58 PM CDT
Return by in Little Round Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Round Lake
2026-10-15T13:32
Arrive Wauwatosa
Thu, Oct 15, 6:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Round Lake
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
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Little Round Lake
173.1 mi
02h 43m
To Wauwatosa
171.6 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Round Lake and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Round Lake and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Akikaandag Lane

    1487 ft · 1 min · Akikaandag Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Akikaandag Lane

    102 m · 19 sec · Akikaandag Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Round Lake School Road

    2269 ft · 2 min · Round Lake School Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Froemel Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Froemel Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway K

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway E

    1142 ft · 23 sec · County Highway E

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto County Road K

    7.2 mi · 13 min · County Road K

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road B

    14 mi · 25 min · County Road B

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    109 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    144 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    76.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Round Lake 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 49%
County Road B
90.6 mi · 26%
I 94
64.2 mi · 19%
County Road K
7.21 mi · 2%
State Highway 70
5.88 mi · 2%
State Highway 27
3.57 mi · 1%
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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84 mi
260.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
02h 43m from Little Round Lake
Leave By
6:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Little Round Lake 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 Little Round Lake to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.7 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Little Round Lake and 171.6 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 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 6:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.05 one way or $100.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Little Round Lake and Rain Showers near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Warrens

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Round Lake and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 260.71 mi (419.57 km).

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#1 Little Round Lake

Situated within the glaciated landscape of Sawyer County in northern Wisconsin, this lake lies at an elevation of 1319 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates45.9649500, -91.3679500
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.361725, 45.964875)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.16 gal
46.04 L · about $50.05
Round trip
$100.10
24.32 gal · 92.08 L
Estimated CO2
108.1 kg one way
Round trip: 216.1 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $50.05 $100.10
Mid-grade $4.72 $57.33 $114.67
Premium $5.30 $64.40 $128.80
Diesel $6.19 $75.28 $150.57

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 Little Round Lake and Wauwatosa. The current time is 13:32:40.

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.