How far is Stratford, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Stratford, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Vilas 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 Stratford and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford and Wauwatosa.
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Start on State Highway 97
31 m · 9 sec · State Highway 97
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
17.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 153
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
1843 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3017 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 153
130 m · 18 sec · State Highway 153
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Turn straight onto Old Highway 51
1223 ft · 34 sec · Old Highway 51
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
2343 ft · 1 min · State Highway 153
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Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point
1769 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
2865 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.1 mi · 3 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 Stratford 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.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Stratford and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stratford to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Stratford and 93.9 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.00 one way or $50.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Stratford and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 158.97 mi (255.84 km).
#1 Stratford
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,571 |
| Coordinates | 44.8010800, -90.0793000 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.20 | $56.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.86 | $61.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.17 | $70.33 |
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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