How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Dayton, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Dayton, WI is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Dayton.
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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
158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue
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Continue on South 84th Street
1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
988 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
1264 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
1377 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Park Street
6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon
659 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
148 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road MM
151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM
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Turn slight right
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto County Highway M
2.9 mi · 4 min · County Highway M
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Turn left onto South Fish Hatchery Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Fish Hatchery Road
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Turn right onto County Road D
6.6 mi · 12 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto County Highway DD
3 mi · 6 min · County Highway DD
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92
1844 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto Dayton Street
66 m · 10 sec · Dayton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
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 Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Dayton?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 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?
Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Wauwatosa and 49.2 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills
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 Lake Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 77.69 mi (125.03 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 2,681 |
| Coordinates | 42.8269500, -89.5131800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-89.51318, 42.82695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
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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