How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Beloit, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Beloit, WI is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Beloit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Beloit.
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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
158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Glenview Avenue
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Turn right onto West Bluemound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bluemound Road
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Turn left onto I 41 South, US 45 South
2184 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
60.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
1522 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Gardner Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gardner Street
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Continue straight
2833 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East Grand Avenue
1442 ft · 54 sec · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
3047 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
1075 ft · 39 sec · Woodward Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto White Avenue
155 m · 37 sec · White Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Riverside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Beloit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
60.1 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Beloit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Beloit?
The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Wauwatosa and 36.6 miles from Beloit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Beloit.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie
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 Spring Prairie.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Beloit. Straight-line distance: 63.99 mi (102.99 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beloit
City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,716 |
| Coordinates | 42.5083500, -89.0317800 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beloit (-89.03178, 42.50835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
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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