How far is Portland, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Portland, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 192 miles (309 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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.
Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Wauwatosa.
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Start on County Highway X
46 m · 11 sec · County Highway X
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Turn left onto State Highway 33
96 m · 5 sec · State Highway 33
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Turn right onto County Highway X
6.5 mi · 11 min · County Highway X
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on South Black River Street
1006 ft · 16 sec · South Black River Street
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Take the ramp right
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
111.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 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 Portland and Wauwatosa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Black River Street
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 192 miles (309 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Portland and 96.1 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
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 Dekorra.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Columbus
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 151.46 mi (243.75 km).
#1 Portland
Town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,065 |
| Coordinates | 43.7688600, -90.8581900 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| 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: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.91 | $71.82 |
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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