How far is Powers Lake, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Powers Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Powers Lake and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powers Lake and Wauwatosa.
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Start on 399th Avenue
105 m · 17 sec · 399th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road
123 m · 14 sec · Bloomfield Road
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Turn right onto County Highway P
3.9 mi · 8 min · County Highway P
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Continue on McHenry Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · McHenry Street
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
6.7 mi · 11 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Loomis Road
6 mi · 8 min · Loomis Road
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Continue straight
137 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North
2070 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
5.1 mi · 7 min · 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 Powers Lake and Wauwatosa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 36
Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi · 00h 10m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Powers Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Powers Lake to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Wind Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Powers Lake and 36.4 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Powers Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Wind Lake
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 Wind Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Powers Lake and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 37.22 mi (59.9 km).
#1 Powers Lake
City in North Dakota, USA
| Population | 1,615 |
| Coordinates | 42.5536300, -88.2945400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.71 | $21.43 |
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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