How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Excelsior, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Excelsior, WI is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Excelsior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Excelsior.
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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
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee
138 m · 14 sec
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Continue on State Highway 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 19
9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on State Highway 19/78
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78
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Turn slight right
561 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 14
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on East Commercial Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Commercial Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
26.2 mi · 37 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto State Highway 60
18.7 mi · 28 min · State Highway 60
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Turn right onto County Highway F
3.4 mi · 8 min · County Highway F
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Turn right onto Excelsior Road
7 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Excelsior.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Excelsior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Excelsior?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Wauwatosa and 74.1 miles from Excelsior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Excelsior.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Excelsior. Straight-line distance: 132.83 mi (213.77 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Excelsior
Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 43.2516500, -90.6281800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Excelsior (-90.62818, 43.25165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.29 | $48.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
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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