How far is Oshkosh, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Oshkosh, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
81.99 mi
01h 22m
Flight
72.51 mi
116.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.51 mi
Kilometers
116.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.99 mi
Kilometers
131.95 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Wed, Apr 29, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Oshkosh
Wed, Apr 29, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oshkosh
2026-04-29T02:40
Arrive Wauwatosa
Wed, Apr 29, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oshkosh
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
Wayne
WI

Human settlement in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Oshkosh
40.6 mi
00h 41m
To Wauwatosa
41.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Irving Avenue

    659 ft · 18 sec · West Irving Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Street

    2976 ft · 1 min · Wisconsin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ohio Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ohio Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West South Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West South Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on W South Park Ave

    1834 ft · 33 sec · W South Park Ave

  7. 7

    Continue on W South Park Ave

    707 ft · 14 sec · W South Park Ave

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    552 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 44/91

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I-41_South: Milwaukee

    1681 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    75 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 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 Oshkosh 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-41 South
75.3 mi · 92%
West South Park Avenue
1.42 mi · 2%
West Watertown Plank Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Ohio Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Wisconsin Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Watertown Plank Road East
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-41 South

Merge slight left

75 mi · 01h 23m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 41m from Oshkosh
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Oshkosh and 41.3 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oshkosh and Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

28 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

35 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

56 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oshkosh and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 72.51 mi (116.7 km).

Oshkosh

#1 Oshkosh

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,474
Coordinates44.0247100, -88.5426100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-88.542602, 44.02471)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.29 $24.58
Premium $4.65 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $5.30 $15.33 $30.66

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Oshkosh and Wauwatosa. The current time is 02:40:59.

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.