How far is Oconto, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Oconto, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 152.9 miles (246 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
152.89 mi
02h 27m
Flight
127.18 mi
204.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.18 mi
Kilometers
204.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.89 mi
Kilometers
246.05 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Oconto
Sat, Apr 18, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oconto
2026-04-18T03:44
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oconto
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
75.7 mi
01h 13m
To Wauwatosa
77.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WSW
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 Oconto and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chicago Street

    1697 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brazeau Avenue

    2001 ft · 40 sec · Brazeau Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Smith Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Smith Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 41 South: Green Bay, Appleton

    25.9 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    117.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  9. 9

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

    1702 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West Highland Boulevard

    2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 35th Street

    84 m · 8 sec · North 35th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Linden Place

    37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oconto 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
119 mi · 78%
US 41 South
25.9 mi · 17%
West State Street
2.65 mi · 2%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Smith Avenue
0.76 mi
Main Street
0.65 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
127.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
01h 13m from Oconto
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Oconto 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 Oconto to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 75.7 miles from Oconto and 77.2 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Oconto and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 127.18 mi (204.67 km).

Oconto

#1 Oconto

City in and county seat of Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population1,365
Coordinates44.8872100, -87.8645500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-87.864647, 44.887211)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.42 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.84 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 Oconto and Wauwatosa. The current time is 03:44:57.

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.