How far is Oconto Falls, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Oconto Falls, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
150.55 mi
02h 24m
Flight
126.23 mi
203.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.23 mi
Kilometers
203.15 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.55 mi
Kilometers
242.28 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Mon, Jun 1, 5:37 PM CDT
Return by in Oconto Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 8:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oconto Falls
2026-06-01T15:12
Arrive Wauwatosa
Mon, Jun 1, 5:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oconto Falls
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
Newton
WI

Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Oconto Falls
74.5 mi
01h 12m
To Wauwatosa
76 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oconto Falls and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    25 m · 5 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway I

    4.1 mi · 8 min · County Highway I

  4. 4

    Turn right

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    117.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street

    1702 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Highland Boulevard

    2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 35th Street

    84 m · 8 sec · North 35th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Linden Place

    37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oconto Falls 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
119 mi · 79%
County Highway I
4.05 mi · 3%
West State Street
2.65 mi · 2%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.05 mi · 1%
West Highland Boulevard
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Continue straight

118 mi · 02h 09m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
01h 12m from Oconto Falls
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oconto Falls 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 Oconto Falls to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Oconto Falls and 76 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oconto Falls and Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

10 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

27 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

62 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

62 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oconto Falls and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 126.23 mi (203.15 km).

Oconto Falls

#1 Oconto Falls

Fourth-class city in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population1,299
Coordinates44.8738800, -88.1428800
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Avenue (-88.142957, 44.873968)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Oconto Falls and Wauwatosa. The current time is 15:12:39.

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.