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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.08 mi
01h 28m
Flight
63.99 mi
102.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.99 mi
Kilometers
102.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.08 mi
Kilometers
117.61 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beloit
Sun, Apr 12, 11:24 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, Apr 12, 12:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-12T09:55
Arrive Beloit
Sun, Apr 12, 11:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spring Prairie
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
36.5 mi
00h 44m
To Beloit
36.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

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.

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Glenview Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Bluemound Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bluemound Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 41 South, US 45 South

    2184 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit

    1522 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gardner Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gardner Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2833 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on East Grand Avenue

    1442 ft · 54 sec · East Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    3047 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    1075 ft · 39 sec · Woodward Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Avenue

    155 m · 37 sec · White Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
63 mi · 86%
Zoo Freeway
4.39 mi · 6%
Gardner Street
1.75 mi · 2%
West Bluemound Road
0.9 mi · 1%
North Glenview Avenue
0.8 mi · 1%
Park Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Prairie
00h 44m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

48 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

53 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Beloit. Straight-line distance: 63.99 mi (102.99 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Beloit

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,716
Coordinates42.5083500, -89.0317800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Beloit (-89.03178, 42.50835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Beloit. The current time is 09:55:21.

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.