How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Beaver Dam, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Beaver Dam, WI is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Saint Lawrence is a city in Washington County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Beaver Dam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Beaver Dam.
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Start on West State Street
42 m · 6 sec · West State Street
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Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Continue on West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton
758 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33
36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Vine Street
791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street
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Continue on Barstow Street
1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street
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Continue on Main Street
1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
551 ft · 19 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Beaver Dam.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Zoo Freeway
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver Dam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Beaver Dam?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 30 miles from Wauwatosa and 30.1 miles from Beaver Dam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver Dam.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Lawrence.
Beaver Dam, WI
Waupun, WI
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Beaver Dam. Straight-line distance: 50.39 mi (81.1 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaver Dam
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.4577700, -88.8373300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaver Dam (-88.83733, 43.45777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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