How far is Mineral Point, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Mineral Point, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
102.17 mi
01h 48m
Flight
77.47 mi
124.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.47 mi
Kilometers
124.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.17 mi
Kilometers
164.43 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Mineral Point
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Point
2026-05-12T18:32
Arrive Wauwatosa
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Point
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
Delavan
WI

City in United States of America

From Mineral Point
48.5 mi
00h 54m
To Wauwatosa
53.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
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 Mineral Point and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Point and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Purintun Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Purintun Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mineral Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · Mineral Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Taylor Street

    141 m · 18 sec · North Taylor Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1477 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mechanic Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Mechanic Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 59

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 59

    1204 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Finneran Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Finneran Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road A

    12.7 mi · 19 min · County Road A

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Austin Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Austin Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    135 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Center Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Delavan Drive

    3 mi · 4 min · West Delavan Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East County Road O

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Road O

  16. 16

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 49 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · 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 Mineral Point and Wauwatosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East County Road O
49.8 mi · 49%
County Road A
12.7 mi · 12%
Zoo Freeway
5.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 59
3.67 mi · 4%
West Delavan Drive
2.98 mi · 3%
Finneran Road
2.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East County Road O

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delavan
00h 54m from Mineral Point
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Delavan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Mineral Point and 53.7 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mineral Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Delavan

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

30 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

32 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

49 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

61 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Point and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 77.47 mi (124.68 km).

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#1 Mineral Point

Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin

Population1,053
Coordinates42.7119500, -89.4667900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Purintun Road (-89.466791, 42.712031)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 Mineral Point and Wauwatosa. The current time is 18:32:03.

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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.