How far is Town of Oconomowoc, WI from Waukesha, WI?
The driving distance from Town of Oconomowoc, WI to Waukesha, WI is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Town of Oconomowoc and Waukesha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Oconomowoc and Waukesha.
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Start on Lake Side Heights Drive
549 ft · 29 sec · Lake Side Heights Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McMahon Road
1.5 km · 4 min · McMahon Road
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Turn left onto County Highway K
2600 ft · 45 sec · County Highway K
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Turn right onto Brown Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Brown Street
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Turn left
2195 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
987 ft · 12 sec · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 164 North, CTH J South, I 41 North Alternate: Waukesha, Pewaukee
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH J South, I 94 Alternate East, I 41 Alternate North, US 41 Alternate North, US 45 Alternate North: Waukesha County Airport, Waukesha County Expo Center, Waukesha
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Pewaukee Road
2 mi · 4 min · Pewaukee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East North Street
114 m · 13 sec · East North Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East North Street
147 m · 12 sec · East North Street
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Turn straight onto East Saint Paul Avenue
1363 ft · 54 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Barstow Street
1087 ft · 43 sec · Northwest Barstow Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
673 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Town of Oconomowoc and Waukesha.
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.
Brown Street
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Town of Oconomowoc and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukesha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Town of Oconomowoc to Waukesha?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Town of Oconomowoc and 11 miles from Waukesha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Town of Oconomowoc and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukesha.
Stop Ideas Near Hartland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Town of Oconomowoc and Waukesha. Straight-line distance: 15.85 mi (25.51 km).
#1 Town of Oconomowoc
Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.1554300, -88.4762700 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukesha
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,939 |
| Coordinates | 43.0116800, -88.2314800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-88.23145, 43.011621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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