How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Ellsworth, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Ellsworth, WI is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Ellsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Ellsworth.
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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 right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto 10th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
10 mi · 14 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Mondovi Street East
2219 ft · 1 min · Mondovi Street East
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Continue on US Highway 10
8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on East Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
42.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 10
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10
1418 ft · 34 sec · US Highway 10
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Ellsworth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Ellsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Ellsworth?
The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Wauwatosa and 144 miles from Ellsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 5:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Ellsworth.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Ellsworth. Straight-line distance: 251.49 mi (404.74 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellsworth
Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,180 |
| Coordinates | 44.7321900, -92.4874100 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellsworth (-92.48741, 44.73219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.28 | $76.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.17 | $86.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.24 | $94.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.84 | $107.67 |
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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