How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Kaukauna, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Kaukauna, WI is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Kaukauna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Kaukauna.
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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
1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Continue on West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton
758 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
1578 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North
2662 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road CE
1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE
49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE
2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road CE
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Debruin Road
83 m · 12 sec · Debruin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Debruin Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Debruin Road
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Continue on Ryan Street
1497 ft · 41 sec · Ryan Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · State Street
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Continue on West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
2549 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Kaukauna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
74.4 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Rain Showers near Kaukauna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Kaukauna?
The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Wauwatosa and 54 miles from Kaukauna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Rain Showers near Kaukauna.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Kaukauna. Straight-line distance: 85.91 mi (138.26 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kaukauna
Third-class city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 44.2780400, -88.2720500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaukauna (-88.27205, 44.27804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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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