How far is North Hudson, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from North Hudson, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.4 mi
04h 44m
Flight
271.43 mi
436.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.43 mi
Kilometers
436.83 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.4 mi
Kilometers
496.32 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT
Return by in North Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hudson
2026-04-18T03:46
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hudson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From North Hudson
154 mi
02h 22m
To Wauwatosa
154.3 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hudson and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on St Croix St North

    17 m · 8 sec · St Croix St North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Street North

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Sixth Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on Second Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Second Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    177 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 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 North Hudson and Wauwatosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
239 mi · 77%
I 94
64.2 mi · 21%
Second Street
1.7 mi · 1%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi
I 41 North
0.81 mi
I 41
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
271.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 22m from North Hudson
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving North Hudson and 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 North Hudson to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from North Hudson and 154.3 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.03 one way or $82.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hudson and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 271.43 mi (436.83 km).

North Hudson

#1 North Hudson

Village in St.

Population3,833
Coordinates44.9930200, -92.7568700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: St Croix St North (-92.756871, 44.992953)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.19 L · about $41.03
Round trip
$82.06
21.76 gal · 82.38 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.03 $82.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.27 $92.55
Premium $4.65 $50.64 $101.27
Diesel $5.30 $57.71 $115.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Hudson and Wauwatosa. The current time is 03:46:49.

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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.