How far is Nekoosa, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Nekoosa, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nekoosa and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nekoosa and Wauwatosa.
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Start on South Section Street
1048 ft · 48 sec · South Section Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Market Street
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 73
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Adams Avenue
7.3 mi · 11 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 73
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right
1921 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
51.2 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
852 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
719 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Continue on Harwood Avenue
1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nekoosa and Wauwatosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Nekoosa and Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nekoosa to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Nekoosa and 85.6 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nekoosa and Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Portage
Madison, Wisconsin
Columbus
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nekoosa and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 128.82 mi (207.32 km).
#1 Nekoosa
Fourth-class city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,391 |
| Coordinates | 44.3124600, -89.9042900 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.06 | $56.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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