How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Algoma, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Algoma, WI is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
125.74 mi
02h 47m
Flight
111.49 mi
179.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.49 mi
Kilometers
179.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.74 mi
Kilometers
202.36 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algoma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Algoma
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
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
Howards Grove
WI

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
62.9 mi
01h 23m
To Algoma
62.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    3.2 mi · 9 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 27th Street

    82 m · 8 sec · North 27th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 43 North

    2017 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    55.3 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    1157 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    3144 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Revere Drive

    1960 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North 18th Street

    2253 ft · 51 sec · North 18th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive

    40 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2249 ft · 43 sec · 22nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 42

    19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42

  21. 21

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 42

    9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42

  24. 24

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Lake Street

    1138 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Lake Street

    980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Steele Street

    58 m · 11 sec · Steele Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
75.4 mi · 60%
State Highway 42
28.2 mi · 22%
Memorial Drive
4.61 mi · 4%
West State Street
3.19 mi · 3%
Calumet Avenue
2.04 mi · 2%
Lincoln Avenue
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

55.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howards Grove
01h 23m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Rain near Algoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Howards Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Wauwatosa and 62.9 miles from Algoma.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Rain near Algoma.

Stop Ideas Near Howards Grove

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

13 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

29 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

61 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Algoma. Straight-line distance: 111.49 mi (179.43 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Algoma

#2 Algoma

City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population7,253
Coordinates44.6088900, -87.4325900
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Algoma (-87.43259, 44.60889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.49
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.74 $33.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.88 $37.77
Premium $4.65 $20.66 $41.33
Diesel $5.30 $23.55 $47.10

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Algoma. The current time is 22:31:08.

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.