How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Hamburg, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Hamburg, WI is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.5 mi
03h 59m
Flight
169.03 mi
272.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.03 mi
Kilometers
272.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.5 mi
Kilometers
322.68 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 12:41 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Thu, May 14, 4:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-13T20:41
Arrive Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 12:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fremont
WI

Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
100.2 mi
01h 59m
To Hamburg
100.3 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton

    758 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    2562 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH U, US 51 Business, CTH K: Wausau

    913 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH U

    965 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    2821 ft · 1 min · Merrill Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road U

    8.7 mi · 12 min · County Road U

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    7.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 107

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road L

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road L

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Deer Creek Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Deer Creek Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Creek Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 31%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 23%
I 39 North
35.9 mi · 18%
Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 9%
US 45 North
16 mi · 8%
County Road U
8.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
01h 59m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Hamburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Wauwatosa and 100.3 miles from Hamburg.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Hamburg.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

23 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

36 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

37 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

38 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 169.03 mi (272.03 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Hamburg

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,004
Coordinates45.0905200, -89.8851300
Altitude447
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Hamburg (-89.88513, 45.09052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.78 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.14 gal · 53.56 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.07 $60.14
Premium $4.65 $32.90 $65.81
Diesel $5.30 $37.50 $75.00

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Hamburg. The current time is 20:41:58.

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.