How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Glenwood City, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Glenwood City, WI is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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 Glenwood City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Glenwood City.
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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
118.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 128: Spring Valley, Glenwood City
757 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 128: Glenwood City
95 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 128
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128
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Continue on West Oak Street
1227 ft · 26 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
14 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Glenwood City.
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 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
118 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Glenwood City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Glenwood City?
The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Wauwatosa and 144 miles from Glenwood City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249 miles (400.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Glenwood City.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Glenwood City. Straight-line distance: 249.03 mi (400.77 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenwood City
City in St.
| Population | 1,201 |
| Coordinates | 45.0585700, -92.1724100 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood City (-92.17241, 45.05857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $38.28 | $76.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.17 | $86.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.24 | $94.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.84 | $107.67 |
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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