How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Lancaster, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Lancaster, WI is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Lancaster.
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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
158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue
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Continue on South 84th Street
1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
988 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
1264 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
1377 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
38.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West: Dodgeville, Prairie du Chien
1.4 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway
41 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Dodgeville Expressway
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Continue on US Highway 18
8.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 18
15.6 mi · 22 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on 12th Street
2616 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
9.1 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 129
1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 129
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Turn right onto County Road A
2559 ft · 51 sec · County Road A
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Continue on East Elm Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on County Road A
582 ft · 14 sec · County Road A
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Turn left onto North Madison Street
723 ft · 27 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
97 m · 16 sec · West Maple Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
54 m · 6 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Lancaster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Shorewood Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Wauwatosa and 79.3 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood Hills
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 Shorewood Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 137.41 mi (221.14 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,700 |
| Coordinates | 42.8474900, -90.7106800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-90.71068, 42.84749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.60 | $59.19 |
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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