How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Exeter, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Exeter, WI is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Exeter.
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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
8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH PB
1009 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Old County Road PB
758 ft · 22 sec · Old County Road PB
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Continue on County Highway PB
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Highway PB
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Continue on Dianne Avenue
996 ft · 30 sec · Dianne Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 69
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 69
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Continue on River Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
57 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Park Street
670 ft · 16 sec · South Park Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1483 ft · 1 min · East Church Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
131 m · 12 sec · South Harrison Street
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Continue on County Highway CC
2.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway CC
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road CC
809 ft · 18 sec · County Road CC
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Turn left onto County Highway CC
2.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway CC
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Turn right onto Exeter Crossing Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Exeter Crossing Road
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Turn right onto Tunnel Road
8 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Exeter.
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.
Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Sunny near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Exeter?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 50.5 miles from Wauwatosa and 50.6 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wauwatosa and Sunny near Exeter.
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 Exeter. Straight-line distance: 81.7 mi (131.49 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Exeter
Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,088 |
| Coordinates | 42.7905600, -89.5831800 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-89.58318, 42.79056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
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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