How far is New Lisbon, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from New Lisbon, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
144.39 mi
02h 13m
Flight
122.45 mi
197.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.45 mi
Kilometers
197.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.39 mi
Kilometers
232.38 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in New Lisbon
Sun, May 31, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Lisbon
2026-05-31T01:03
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon
72.1 mi
01h 06m
To Wauwatosa
72.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Lisbon and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Monroe Street

    49 m · 9 sec · South Monroe Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Lisbon and Wauwatosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Bridge Street
76.6 mi · 53%
I 94
64.2 mi · 44%
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

East Bridge Street

Merge slight left

75.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 06m from New Lisbon
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Lisbon and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Lisbon to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 72.1 miles from New Lisbon and 72.3 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Lisbon and Mostly Sunny 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 New Lisbon and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 122.45 mi (197.07 km).

New Lisbon

#1 New Lisbon

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

Population2,547
Coordinates43.8791400, -90.1654100
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.16541, 43.879124)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.29 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.2 gal · 38.58 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.23 $38.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.38
Premium $4.65 $23.74 $47.47
Diesel $5.30 $27.05 $54.10

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Lisbon and Wauwatosa. The current time is 01:03:01.

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.