How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Bohners Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Bohners Lake, WI is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
36.88 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.54 mi
52.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.54 mi
Kilometers
52.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.88 mi
Kilometers
59.36 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bohners Lake
Sun, Apr 12, 10:59 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, Apr 12, 12:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-12T09:57
Arrive Bohners Lake
Sun, Apr 12, 10:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Wind Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Wauwatosa
18.5 mi
00h 31m
To Bohners Lake
18.5 mi
00h 31m

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
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Bohners Lake.

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Loomis Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West Loomis Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 36

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

  14. 14

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto McHenry Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · McHenry Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Oakwood Drive

    723 ft · 33 sec · Oakwood Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive

    1592 ft · 1 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive

    2021 ft · 2 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right

    54 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fairview Court

    29 m · 4 sec · Fairview Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 36
7.29 mi · 20%
Milwaukee Avenue
6.67 mi · 18%
West Loomis Road
6.13 mi · 17%
WI 100 South
4.71 mi · 13%
Zoo Freeway
4.39 mi · 12%
McHenry Street
3.33 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 36

Continue on State Highway 36

7.29 mi · 00h 10m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Lake
00h 31m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Bohners Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Bohners Lake?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Wind Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Wauwatosa and 18.5 miles from Bohners Lake.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Bohners Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Wind Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

23 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

24 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

69 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Bohners Lake. Straight-line distance: 32.54 mi (52.37 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Bohners Lake

#2 Bohners Lake

Census designated place

Population2,444
Coordinates42.6230700, -88.2803700
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Bohners Lake (-88.28037, 42.62307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.65 $6.05 $12.10
Diesel $5.30 $6.90 $13.79

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 Bohners Lake. The current time is 09:57:32.

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.