How far is Lodi, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Lodi, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
89.91 mi
01h 26m
Flight
78.68 mi
126.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.68 mi
Kilometers
126.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.91 mi
Kilometers
144.7 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Tue, May 12, 7:41 PM CDT
Return by in Lodi
Tue, May 12, 9:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lodi
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Wauwatosa
Tue, May 12, 7:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lodi
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
Milford
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Lodi
44.9 mi
00h 43m
To Wauwatosa
45 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
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 Lodi and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    10 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    14 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lodi 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 71%
State Highway 60
21.8 mi · 24%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi · 1%
I 41 North
0.81 mi · 1%
I 41
0.6 mi · 1%
Zoo Freeway
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 43m from Lodi
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lodi 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 Lodi to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Lodi and 45 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lodi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

38 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 78.68 mi (126.62 km).

Lodi

#1 Lodi

City in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population3,322
Coordinates43.3138800, -89.5265100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.526602, 43.313842)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.48 $26.96
Premium $4.65 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.30 $16.81 $33.63

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lodi and Wauwatosa. The current time is 18:15:56.

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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.