How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Clarno, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Clarno, WI is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
106.15 mi
02h 19m
Flight
90.91 mi
146.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.91 mi
Kilometers
146.3 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.15 mi
Kilometers
170.83 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarno
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Clarno
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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

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
Darien
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
53 mi
01h 09m
To Clarno
53.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Hart Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1265 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street

    2937 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 81

    7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 81

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Beloit Newark Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · West Beloit Newark Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Town Center Road

    14.3 mi · 20 min · Town Center Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Clarno Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Clarno Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Highway P

    839 ft · 23 sec · County Highway P

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway P

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
58.5 mi · 55%
Town Center Road
14.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 81
7.12 mi · 7%
West Beloit Newark Road
5.62 mi · 5%
East Liberty Avenue
4.58 mi · 4%
Zoo Freeway
4.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

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

58.5 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
90.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
01h 09m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Clarno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Wauwatosa and 53.2 miles from Clarno.

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

The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Clarno.

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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

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

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

26 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

27 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

67 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Clarno. Straight-line distance: 90.91 mi (146.3 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clarno

City in Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,182
Coordinates42.5186200, -89.6479000
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Clarno (-89.6479, 42.51862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.18 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.36 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Clarno. The current time is 01:48:44.

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.