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

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Little Chute, WI is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.8 mi
02h 02m
Flight
86.43 mi
139.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.43 mi
Kilometers
139.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.8 mi
Kilometers
170.27 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Chute
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-23T00:51
Arrive Little Chute
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Hamilton
WI

Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
52.9 mi
01h 01m
To Little Chute
52.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point

    1578 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North

    2662 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Tri-County Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-County Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH CE: College Avenue

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    155 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    1649 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    49 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    1520 ft · 28 sec · County Road CE

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    532 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1147 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street

    27 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Kimberly Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1569 ft · 33 sec · South Washington Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road N

    1746 ft · 42 sec · County Road N

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
74.4 mi · 70%
Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 17%
Tri-County Expressway
6.47 mi · 6%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.89 mi · 1%
South Railroad Street
0.8 mi · 1%
West Kimberly Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

74.4 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 01m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Little Chute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Wauwatosa and 52.9 miles from Little Chute.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

6 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

36 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

37 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Little Chute. Straight-line distance: 86.43 mi (139.09 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Little Chute

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population12,164
Coordinates44.2799900, -88.3184400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Little Chute (-88.31844, 44.27999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Little Chute. The current time is 00:51:33.

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.