How far is Waukesha, WI from Aniwa, WI?
The driving distance from Waukesha, WI to Aniwa, WI is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukesha and Aniwa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukesha and Aniwa.
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Start on West Main Street
1708 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto White Rock Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · White Rock Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Moreland Boulevard
2116 ft · 1 min · East Moreland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pewaukee Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Pewaukee Road
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Continue on State Highway 164
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 164
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane
41 m · 2 sec · Lovers Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane
4 mi · 6 min · Lovers Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane
36 m · 2 sec · Lovers Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane
5 mi · 7 min · Lovers Lane
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Turn right onto State Highway 60 East
2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East
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Continue on State Highway 60 East
890 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 60 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton, Fond du Lac
2494 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
56.1 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: New London
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
17.8 mi · 26 min · West Madison Street
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Continue on County Highway J
7.1 mi · 10 min · County Highway J
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North, CTH M, WI 29 Business: Antigo, Wittenberg
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
13.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2579 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukesha and Aniwa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Merge slight left onto US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
56.1 mi · 01h 00m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukesha to Aniwa?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Waukesha and 82.6 miles from Aniwa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waukesha and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aniwa.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
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 Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukesha and Aniwa. Straight-line distance: 146.36 mi (235.54 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Aniwa
Human settlement in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 525 |
| Coordinates | 45.0085800, -89.2142800 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aniwa (-89.21428, 45.00858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.79 | $49.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
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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