How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Lake Nebagamon, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Lake Nebagamon, WI is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.1 miles (483 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
373.97 mi
06h 58m
Flight
300.13 mi
483.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.13 mi
Kilometers
483.01 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.97 mi
Kilometers
601.84 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Nebagamon
Fri, May 22, 7:00 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Fri, May 22, 1:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-22T00:01
Arrive Lake Nebagamon
Fri, May 22, 7:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Brockway
WI

Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
186.8 mi
03h 29m
To Lake Nebagamon
187.2 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Lake Nebagamon.

  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

    158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South 84th Street

    1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West

    988 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road B

    6.1 mi · 11 min · County Road B

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Coolidge Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coolidge Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 North
131 mi · 35%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 25%
I 94 West
77 mi · 21%
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 17%
County Road B
6.15 mi · 2%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi
Longest Stretch

US 53 North

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.8 mi
300.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockway
03h 29m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
10:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Lake Nebagamon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Lake Nebagamon?

The road trip is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km) and usually takes 06h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brockway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.8 miles from Wauwatosa and 187.2 miles from Lake Nebagamon.

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

The direct path is about 300.1 miles (483 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.78 one way or $99.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Lake Nebagamon.

Stop Ideas Near Brockway

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

43 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

60 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

69 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

74 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Lake Nebagamon. Straight-line distance: 300.13 mi (483.01 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Lake Nebagamon

#2 Lake Nebagamon

Village in Douglas County, Wisconsin

Population1,064
Coordinates46.5149400, -91.6999100
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Lake Nebagamon (-91.69991, 46.51494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.2 gal
49.95 L · about $49.78
Round trip
$99.55
26.4 gal · 99.9 L
Estimated CO2
117.3 kg one way
Round trip: 234.6 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.78 $99.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.14 $112.28
Premium $4.65 $61.43 $122.87
Diesel $5.30 $70.01 $140.03

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Lake Nebagamon. The current time is 00:01:14.

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.