How far is Mauston, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Mauston, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.02 mi
02h 08m
Flight
116 mi
186.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116 mi
Kilometers
186.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.02 mi
Kilometers
220.51 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Wed, Apr 15, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Mauston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mauston
2026-04-15T20:42
Arrive Wauwatosa
Wed, Apr 15, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mauston
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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From Mauston
68.4 mi
01h 04m
To Wauwatosa
68.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mauston and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Division Street

    19 m · 9 sec · Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1484 ft · 58 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    983 ft · 17 sec · North Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 82

    1 km · 1 min · State Highway 82

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 13 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 Mauston 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
68.8 mi · 50%
I 94
64.2 mi · 47%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi · 1%
I 41 North
0.81 mi · 1%
I 41
0.6 mi
Zoo Freeway
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 82

Merge slight left

67.8 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 04m from Mauston
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Mauston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mauston to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Mauston and 68.6 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Mauston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mauston and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 116 mi (186.68 km).

Mauston

#1 Mauston

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

Population4,358
Coordinates43.7971900, -90.0773500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Division Street (-90.07711, 43.797197)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.3 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.6 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mauston and Wauwatosa. The current time is 20:42:05.

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.