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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.03 mi
02h 08m
Flight
81.7 mi
131.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.7 mi
Kilometers
131.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.03 mi
Kilometers
162.6 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Exeter
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Wauwatosa
50.5 mi
01h 04m
To Exeter
50.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  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

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH PB

    1009 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old County Road PB

    758 ft · 22 sec · Old County Road PB

  20. 20

    Continue on County Highway PB

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County Highway PB

  21. 21

    Continue on Dianne Avenue

    996 ft · 30 sec · Dianne Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 69

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 69

  23. 23

    Continue on River Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Park Street

    670 ft · 16 sec · South Park Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1483 ft · 1 min · East Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    131 m · 12 sec · South Harrison Street

  28. 28

    Continue on County Highway CC

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway CC

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road CC

    809 ft · 18 sec · County Road CC

  30. 30

    Turn left onto County Highway CC

    2.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway CC

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Exeter Crossing Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Exeter Crossing Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Tunnel Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Tunnel Road

  33. 33

    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.

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 64%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 8%
US 18 West
5.72 mi · 6%
County Highway CC
4.61 mi · 5%
State Highway 69
3.83 mi · 4%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
01h 04m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 81.7 mi (131.49 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Exeter

Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,088
Coordinates42.7905600, -89.5831800
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Exeter (-89.58318, 42.79056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Exeter. The current time is 23:32:41.

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.