How far is Schofield, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Schofield, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.48 mi
02h 48m
Flight
151.07 mi
243.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.07 mi
Kilometers
243.12 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.48 mi
Kilometers
287.23 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Schofield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schofield
2026-04-18T07:20
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schofield
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
Winneconne
WI

Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Schofield
89.2 mi
01h 24m
To Wauwatosa
89.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
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 Schofield and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Schofield Avenue

    3 m · 8 sec · Schofield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Business US-51

    1.1 km · 2 min · Business US-51

  3. 3

    Continue on East Grand Avenue

    1551 ft · 50 sec · East Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1673 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3219 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schofield 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
80.7 mi · 45%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 29%
I 39 South
29.9 mi · 17%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 7%
West Watertown Plank Road
1.11 mi · 1%
East Grand Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

79.5 mi · 01h 28m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winneconne
01h 24m from Schofield
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Schofield 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 Schofield to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Winneconne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Schofield and 89.3 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain And Snow around Schofield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Winneconne

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

16 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

18 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

30 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

42 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schofield and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 151.07 mi (243.12 km).

Schofield

#1 Schofield

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population2,153
Coordinates44.9096900, -89.6045700
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Metro Drive (-89.604615, 44.909686)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.84 L · about $23.76
Round trip
$47.51
12.6 gal · 47.68 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.76 $47.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.79 $53.59
Premium $4.65 $29.32 $58.64
Diesel $5.30 $33.42 $66.83

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 Schofield and Wauwatosa. The current time is 07:20:22.

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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.