How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Hammond, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Hammond, WI is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Hammond.
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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
130.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
5 m · 1 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
2.5 mi · 5 min · County Highway T
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Turn right onto Wolf Street
25 m · 4 sec · Wolf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Hammond.
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
130 mi · 02h 20m
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 Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Hammond?
The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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 146 miles from Wauwatosa and 146.5 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.92 one way or $77.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
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 Hammond. Straight-line distance: 257.21 mi (413.94 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
Village in St.
| Population | 2,429 |
| Coordinates | 44.9788600, -92.4357500 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-92.43575, 44.97886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $38.92 | $77.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.89 | $87.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.03 | $96.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.74 | $109.47 |
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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