How far is Superior, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Superior, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 388.4 miles (625.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Wauwatosa.
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Start on Tower Avenue
12 m · 9 sec · Tower Avenue
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Turn left onto Belknap Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Belknap Street
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Continue on Lenroot Highway
2300 ft · 1 min · Lenroot Highway
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
11.3 mi · 18 min · East 2nd Street
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Keep slight right
54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
84.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.8 mi · 3 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 Superior and Wauwatosa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Superior and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Superior to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 388.4 miles (625.1 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Black River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194 miles from Superior and 194.5 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.70 one way or $103.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Superior and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Black River Falls
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 Black River Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 323.26 mi (520.24 km).
#1 Superior
City in and county seat of Douglas County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,265 |
| Coordinates | 46.7207700, -92.1040800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 625 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $51.70 | $103.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.31 | $116.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $63.81 | $127.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $72.72 | $145.44 |
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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