How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Como, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Como, WI is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
46.47 mi
00h 59m
Flight
38.62 mi
62.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.62 mi
Kilometers
62.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.47 mi
Kilometers
74.79 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Como
Thu, Oct 15, 3:27 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Como
Thu, Oct 15, 3:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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

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
Mukwonago
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
23.2 mi
00h 29m
To Como
23.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.5 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    1928 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH NN: Elkhorn

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH NN: Elkhorn

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    38 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Highway NN

    917 ft · 26 sec · County Highway NN

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road H

    4.6 mi · 6 min · County Road H

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Club House Drive

    1885 ft · 1 min · Club House Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Club House Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · Club House Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Club House Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
33.5 mi · 72%
County Road H
4.58 mi · 10%
Zoo Freeway
4.39 mi · 9%
West Bluemound Road
0.9 mi · 2%
North Glenview Avenue
0.8 mi · 2%
CTH NN
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

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

33.5 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mukwonago
00h 29m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wauwatosa and Rain Showers near Como.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Mukwonago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Wauwatosa and 23.2 miles from Como.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wauwatosa and Rain Showers near Como.

Stop Ideas Near Mukwonago

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

39 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

57 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Como. Straight-line distance: 38.62 mi (62.15 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

Situated in Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin, this census-designated place lies at an average elevation of approximately 915 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates42.6122400, -88.4823200
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Como (-88.48232, 42.61224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $6.75 $13.50
Mid-grade $4.72 $7.73 $15.47
Premium $5.30 $8.69 $17.37
Diesel $6.19 $10.15 $20.31

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Como. The current time is 14:28:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.