How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Augusta, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Augusta, WI is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
228.78 mi
04h 17m
Flight
191.64 mi
308.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.64 mi
Kilometers
308.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.78 mi
Kilometers
368.19 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
114.2 mi
02h 08m
To Augusta
114.5 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road R

    2667 ft · 53 sec · County Road R

  19. 19

    Continue on County Highway R

    6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    60 m · 6 sec · County Highway G

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway G

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 40%
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 28%
I 94 West
59.5 mi · 26%
County Highway R
6.76 mi · 3%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi
US Highway 10
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
191.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
02h 08m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.2 miles from Wauwatosa and 114.5 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 191.64 mi (308.41 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Augusta

City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population1,517
Coordinates44.6802400, -91.1198800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Augusta (-91.11988, 44.68024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.56 L · about $30.43
Round trip
$60.86
16.14 gal · 61.12 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.43 $60.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.32 $68.64
Premium $4.65 $37.56 $75.12
Diesel $5.30 $42.80 $85.61

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 Augusta. The current time is 04:02:13.

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.