How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Keshena, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Keshena, WI is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
148.91 mi
03h 07m
Flight
130.51 mi
210.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.51 mi
Kilometers
210.04 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.91 mi
Kilometers
239.64 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keshena
Tue, Jun 2, 3:23 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Tue, Jun 2, 6:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-06-02T12:16
Arrive Keshena
Tue, Jun 2, 3:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:46 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
Black Wolf
WI

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
74.4 mi
01h 33m
To Keshena
74.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 45 North: New London

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 12th Street

    620 ft · 17 sec · West 12th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road D

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D

  19. 19

    Turn right onto W Green Tree Road

    2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 22

    8.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 47

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 55

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 55

  27. 27

    Continue on Ben Warrington Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Ben Warrington Road

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1117 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 47

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 47

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 47

  31. 31

    Turn right onto County Road VV

    28 m · 3 sec · County Road VV

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road VV

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 41%
US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 16%
US 45 North
18.9 mi · 13%
Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 22
11 mi · 7%
State Highway 55
3.72 mi · 3%
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Wolf
01h 33m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Sunny near Keshena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Wauwatosa and 74.4 miles from Keshena.

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

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wauwatosa and Sunny near Keshena.

Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

9 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

10 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

21 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

37 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Keshena. Straight-line distance: 130.51 mi (210.04 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Keshena

Census-designated place in and county seat of Menominee County, Wisconsin

Population1,262
Coordinates44.8838700, -88.6337200
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Keshena (-88.63372, 44.88387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.89 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.60
10.5 gal · 39.78 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.80 $39.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.33 $44.66
Premium $4.65 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $5.30 $27.85 $55.69

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Keshena. The current time is 12:16:33.

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.