How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Forestville, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Forestville, WI is about 131.7 miles (212 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Forestville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Forestville.
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Start on West State Street
3.2 mi · 9 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North 27th Street
82 m · 8 sec · North 27th Street
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Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 43 North
2017 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
55.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1157 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
3144 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street
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Continue on Revere Drive
1960 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive
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Continue on North 18th Street
2253 ft · 51 sec · North 18th Street
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Turn right onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto 22nd Street
2249 ft · 43 sec · 22nd Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Milwaukee Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street
3003 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Water Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on South Forestville Avenue
2888 ft · 51 sec · South Forestville Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Forestville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
55.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forestville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Forestville?
The road trip is about 131.7 miles (212 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Wauwatosa and 65.9 miles from Forestville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forestville.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
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 Cleveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Forestville. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.27 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forestville
Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 44.6900000, -87.4792600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forestville (-87.47926, 44.69)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
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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