How far is Platteville, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Platteville, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platteville and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and Wauwatosa.
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Start on West Main Street
16 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
122 m · 22 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
859 ft · 33 sec · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto South Water Street
1880 ft · 1 min · South Water Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 80
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Turn left
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
65.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North
2419 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
1805 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
969 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
852 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
719 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Continue on Harwood Avenue
1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Platteville and Wauwatosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 80
Merge slight left
65.3 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Platteville and Rain Showers Likely near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Platteville to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Monona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Platteville and 74.1 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Platteville and Rain Showers Likely near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Monona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platteville and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 126.95 mi (204.31 km).
#1 Platteville
City in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 42.7341600, -90.4784600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.24 | $44.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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