How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Combined Locks, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Combined Locks, WI is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Combined Locks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Combined Locks.
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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
74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
1578 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North
2662 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road CE
1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
1520 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE
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Turn slight left
532 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1147 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marcella Street
4 m · 1 sec · Marcella Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Marcella Street
31 m · 3 sec · Marcella Street
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Continue on West Kennedy Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kennedy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1811 ft · 54 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Wallace Street
2587 ft · 1 min · Wallace Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wallace Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Combined Locks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
74.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Combined Locks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Combined Locks?
The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Wauwatosa and 52.6 miles from Combined Locks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Combined Locks.
Stop Ideas Near Byron
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 Byron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Combined Locks. Straight-line distance: 85.43 mi (137.48 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Combined Locks
Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,607 |
| Coordinates | 44.2658200, -88.3142700 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Combined Locks (-88.31427, 44.26582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.68 | $39.36 |
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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