How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Ettrick, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Ettrick, WI is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Wisconsin, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Ettrick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Ettrick.
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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 left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: Sparta
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Wisconsin Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 16
36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 16
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 16
1296 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on East Wisconsin Street
3163 ft · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1256 ft · 36 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1526 ft · 46 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Water Street
2346 ft · 47 sec · South Water Street
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
2633 ft · 57 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Black River Street
1581 ft · 27 sec · North Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 27
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Turn left onto State Highway 71
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 71
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Turn right onto State Highway 108
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on Sparta Street
1842 ft · 31 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
1337 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 54
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Turn left onto County Highway D
8.3 mi · 15 min · County Highway D
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Continue on County Road D
6.4 mi · 11 min · County Road D
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Continue on South Main Street
1311 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Ettrick.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Ettrick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Ettrick?
The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Wauwatosa and 107 miles from Ettrick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Ettrick.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Ettrick. Straight-line distance: 180.53 mi (290.54 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ettrick
Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.1682900, -91.2690400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ettrick (-91.26904, 44.16829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.43 | $56.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.99 | $79.98 |
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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