How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Fulton, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Fulton, WI is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
76.14 mi
01h 38m
Flight
59.07 mi
95.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.07 mi
Kilometers
95.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.53 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Tue, May 5, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Tue, May 5, 4:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-05T01:16
Arrive Fulton
Tue, May 5, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
38 mi
00h 49m
To Fulton
38.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Fulton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Fulton.

  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

    26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson

    97 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    22.2 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton

    1973 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Highway N

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Highway N

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  23. 23

    Continue on East Fulton Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Fulton Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1228 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Lord Street

    1809 ft · 1 min · Lord Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 51

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 51

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West County Road M

    1 mi · 2 min · West County Road M

  29. 29

    Continue on County Highway M

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Fulton.

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
37.6 mi · 49%
State Highway 59
4.03 mi · 5%
County Highway N
2.9 mi · 4%
County Highway M
2.12 mi · 3%
US Highway 51
1.59 mi · 2%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

26.8 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
59.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 49m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Fulton?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Wauwatosa and 38.2 miles from Fulton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Fulton.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 59.07 mi (95.06 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Fulton

Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,435
Coordinates42.8080600, -89.1276100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Fulton (-89.12761, 42.80806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Fulton. The current time is 01:16:16.

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.