How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Little Black, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Little Black, WI is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
223.12 mi
04h 22m
Flight
182.94 mi
294.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.94 mi
Kilometers
294.42 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.12 mi
Kilometers
359.07 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Black
Sun, May 31, 2:40 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 7:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-31T10:17
Arrive Little Black
Sun, May 31, 2:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:14 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
Weyauwega
WI

City in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Wauwatosa
111.5 mi
02h 11m
To Little Black
111.7 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Little Black.

  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 left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    31 mi · 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Abbotsford

    1913 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 13

    10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Apple Avenue

    807 ft · 38 sec · Apple Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Black Birch Drive

    29 m · 4 sec · Black Birch Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Black Birch Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 28%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 21%
I 39 North
33.2 mi · 15%
WI 29 West
31 mi · 14%
Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 8%
US 45 North
16 mi · 7%
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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
182.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weyauwega
02h 11m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Little Black.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Little Black?

The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Weyauwega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Wauwatosa and 111.7 miles from Little Black.

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

The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Little Black.

Stop Ideas Near Weyauwega

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

15 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
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Appleton, Wisconsin

42 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

45 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

46 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Little Black. Straight-line distance: 182.94 mi (294.42 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Little Black

#2 Little Black

Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin

Population1,112
Coordinates45.1060800, -90.3295800
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Little Black (-90.32958, 45.10608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.8 L · about $29.68
Round trip
$59.36
15.74 gal · 59.6 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.68 $59.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.47 $66.94
Premium $4.65 $36.63 $73.25
Diesel $5.30 $41.74 $83.48

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Little Black. The current time is 10:17:42.

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.