How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Fall Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Fall Creek, WI is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Fall Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Fall Creek.
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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 right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto 10th Street
1 km · 1 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10
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Turn left onto County Road R
2667 ft · 53 sec · County Road R
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Continue on County Highway R
6.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway R
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Turn left onto County Highway HH
133 m · 14 sec · County Highway HH
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Turn right onto County Road AF
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road AF
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Fall Creek.
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.
Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Sunny near Fall Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Fall Creek?
The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Wauwatosa and 117.7 miles from Fall Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wauwatosa and Sunny near Fall Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells
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 Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Fall Creek. Straight-line distance: 201.26 mi (323.89 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fall Creek
Village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 44.7635700, -91.2771000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall Creek (-91.2771, 44.76357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.30 | $70.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.02 | $88.05 |
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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