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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.3 mi
03h 37m
Flight
146.36 mi
235.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.36 mi
Kilometers
235.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.3 mi
Kilometers
266.02 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aniwa
Thu, Jun 11, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Waukesha
Thu, Jun 11, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waukesha
2026-06-11T07:04
Arrive Aniwa
Thu, Jun 11, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waukesha
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Waukesha
82.6 mi
01h 48m
To Aniwa
82.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1708 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Rock Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · White Rock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto East Moreland Boulevard

    2116 ft · 1 min · East Moreland Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pewaukee Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Pewaukee Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 164

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 164

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane

    41 m · 2 sec · Lovers Lane

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane

    4 mi · 6 min · Lovers Lane

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane

    36 m · 2 sec · Lovers Lane

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane

    5 mi · 7 min · Lovers Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 60 East

    2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 60 East

    890 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 60 East

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton, Fond du Lac

    2494 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: New London

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    17.8 mi · 26 min · West Madison Street

  22. 22

    Continue on County Highway J

    7.1 mi · 10 min · County Highway J

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North, CTH M, WI 29 Business: Antigo, Wittenberg

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    13.4 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    2579 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
56.1 mi · 34%
US 45 North
32.6 mi · 20%
US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 14%
West Madison Street
17.8 mi · 11%
Lovers Lane
9.09 mi · 5%
County Highway J
7.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 48m from Waukesha
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waukesha and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aniwa.

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.

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waukesha and Aniwa. Straight-line distance: 146.36 mi (235.54 km).

Waukesha

#1 Waukesha

City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,939
Coordinates43.0116800, -88.2314800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
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#2 Aniwa

Human settlement in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population525
Coordinates45.0085800, -89.2142800
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Waukesha (-88.23148, 43.01168)
End: Aniwa (-89.21428, 45.00858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.08 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
11.66 gal · 44.16 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Waukesha and Aniwa. The current time is 07:04:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.