How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Amery, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Amery, WI is about 313 miles (503.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.01 mi
05h 56m
Flight
266.18 mi
428.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.18 mi
Kilometers
428.38 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.01 mi
Kilometers
503.74 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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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 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amery
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-18T11:59
Arrive Amery
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
156.3 mi
02h 58m
To Amery
156.7 mi
02h 58m

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
41°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    42 m · 6 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway

    110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue

    158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South 84th Street

    1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West

    988 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    127 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto 10th Avenue

    13.9 mi · 21 min · 10th Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 46

    45 m · 9 sec · State Highway 46

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 46

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 46

    8.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 46

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Keller Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
128 mi · 41%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 30%
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 21%
10th Avenue
13.9 mi · 4%
State Highway 46
11.4 mi · 4%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

127 mi · 02h 16m

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
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
266.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 58m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Amery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313 miles (503.7 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Wauwatosa and 156.7 miles from Amery.

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

The direct path is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.67 one way or $83.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Amery.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Amery. Straight-line distance: 266.18 mi (428.38 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Amery

City in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,799
Coordinates45.3069100, -92.3621400
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Amery (-92.36214, 45.30691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.05 gal
41.81 L · about $41.67
Round trip
$83.34
22.1 gal · 83.62 L
Estimated CO2
98.2 kg one way
Round trip: 196.4 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.67 $83.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.00 $93.99
Premium $4.65 $51.43 $102.85
Diesel $5.30 $58.61 $117.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Amery. The current time is 11:59:09.

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.