How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Kiel, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Kiel, WI is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.05 mi
01h 37m
Flight
59.65 mi
95.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
95.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.05 mi
Kilometers
109.51 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kiel
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Wed, May 13, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-12T22:46
Arrive Kiel
Wed, May 13, 12:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Fredonia
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
34.1 mi
00h 48m
To Kiel
34 mi
00h 48m

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
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

    38.2 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Water Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Water Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Water Street

    1762 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South 1st Street

    137 m · 13 sec · South 1st Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    1695 ft · 29 sec · Fremont Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 57 North
38.2 mi · 56%
North-South Freeway
24.3 mi · 36%
West State Street
3.19 mi · 5%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
I 43 North
0.38 mi · 1%
East Water Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WI 57 North

Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

38.2 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredonia
00h 48m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Fredonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Wauwatosa and 34 miles from Kiel.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fredonia

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

36 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

49 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

59 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Kiel. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (95.99 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Kiel

City in Wisconsin, USA

Population3,483
Coordinates43.9124900, -88.0356500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Kiel (-88.03565, 43.91249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 Kiel. The current time is 22:46:22.

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.