How far is Waupun, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Waupun, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
64 mi
01h 06m
Flight
54.25 mi
87.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.25 mi
Kilometers
87.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64 mi
Kilometers
103 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Mon, May 18, 7:32 PM CDT
Return by in Waupun
Mon, May 18, 8:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waupun
2026-05-18T18:25
Arrive Wauwatosa
Mon, May 18, 7:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waupun
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint Lawrence
WI

Saint Lawrence is a city in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Waupun
32 mi
00h 33m
To Wauwatosa
32 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waupun and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waupun and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 49

    531 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 49

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2704 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waupun and Wauwatosa.

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
58 mi · 91%
Main Street
2.97 mi · 5%
West Watertown Plank Road
1.11 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Watertown Plank Road East
0.54 mi · 1%
Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

Merge slight left

46 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Lawrence
00h 33m from Waupun
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waupun and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waupun to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Waupun and 32 miles from Wauwatosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waupun and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Lawrence

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

43 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

50 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waupun and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 54.25 mi (87.31 km).

Waupun

#1 Waupun

City in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,346
Coordinates43.6333200, -88.7295500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.72955, 43.633183)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.55 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.52 gal · 17.1 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.65 $10.52 $21.04
Diesel $5.30 $11.99 $23.97

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Waupun and Wauwatosa. The current time is 18:25:37.

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.