How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Dickeyville, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Dickeyville, WI is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.63 mi
03h 06m
Flight
134.15 mi
215.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.15 mi
Kilometers
215.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.63 mi
Kilometers
253.68 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickeyville
Fri, May 1, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Fri, May 1, 10:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-01T04:32
Arrive Dickeyville
Fri, May 1, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madison
WI

City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
78.7 mi
01h 33m
To Dickeyville
79 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
54°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South 84th Street

    1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West

    988 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 35, US 61, Great River Road, CTH HH: Dickeyville

    1578 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Great River Road

    856 ft · 16 sec · Great River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2871 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hill Climb Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Hill Climb Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    27 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 18 West
76.8 mi · 49%
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 41%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 5%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 2%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
I 94 West
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 18 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville

76.8 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 33m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Dickeyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Wauwatosa and 79 miles from Dickeyville.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Dickeyville.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

8 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

51 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Dickeyville. Straight-line distance: 134.15 mi (215.89 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Dickeyville

#2 Dickeyville

Village in Grant County, Wisconsin

Population1,020
Coordinates42.6272200, -90.5920700
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Dickeyville (-90.59207, 42.62722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.06 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.12 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Dickeyville. The current time is 04:32:40.

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.