How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Humboldt, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Humboldt, WI is about 114 miles (183.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
114.03 mi
02h 22m
Flight
100.77 mi
162.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.77 mi
Kilometers
162.17 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.03 mi
Kilometers
183.52 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Humboldt
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-12T19:38
Arrive Humboldt
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Sheboygan
WI

City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
57 mi
01h 11m
To Humboldt
57 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    3.2 mi · 9 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 27th Street

    82 m · 8 sec · North 27th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 43 North

    2017 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    77.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 96, CTH KB: Greenleaf, Denmark

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Depere Road

    681 ft · 14 sec · Depere Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Depere Road

    40 m · 8 sec · Depere Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Depere Road

    2791 ft · 1 min · Depere Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    880 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Wall Street

    2640 ft · 1 min · North Wall Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road T

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road T

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road T

    1256 ft · 25 sec · County Road T

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on South New Franken Road

    8.4 mi · 15 min · South New Franken Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Franken Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
97.2 mi · 85%
South New Franken Road
8.42 mi · 7%
West State Street
3.19 mi · 3%
County Road T
2.08 mi · 2%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Depere Road
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

77.1 mi · 01h 23m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheboygan
01h 11m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Rain Showers near Humboldt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Sheboygan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Wauwatosa and 57 miles from Humboldt.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Rain Showers near Humboldt.

Stop Ideas Near Sheboygan

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

36 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

72 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Humboldt. Straight-line distance: 100.77 mi (162.17 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Humboldt

Town in Brown County, Wisconsin, USA

Population1,355
Coordinates44.5019400, -87.8259300
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Humboldt (-87.82593, 44.50194)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.23 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.46 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Humboldt. The current time is 19:38:19.

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.