How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Grantsburg, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Grantsburg, WI is about 360.5 miles (580.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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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 Grantsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Grantsburg.
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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
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 70: Spooner, Stone Lake
1606 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on East Maple Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 35
46 m · 9 sec · State Highway 35
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 35
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 70
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Turn right onto County Road F
1334 ft · 32 sec · County Road F
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Turn left onto West Wisconsin Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Grantsburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 North
Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Grantsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Grantsburg?
The road trip is about 360.5 miles (580.2 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.1 miles from Wauwatosa and 180.4 miles from Grantsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.97 one way or $95.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Grantsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Millston
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 Millston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Grantsburg. Straight-line distance: 297.8 mi (479.26 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grantsburg
Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 45.7763400, -92.6827000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grantsburg (-92.6827, 45.77634)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $47.97 | $95.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.10 | $108.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.20 | $118.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.47 | $134.93 |
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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