How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Lodi, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Lodi, WI is about 90 miles (144.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.03 mi
01h 44m
Flight
78.68 mi
126.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.68 mi
Kilometers
126.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.03 mi
Kilometers
144.89 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lodi
Tue, May 12, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive Lodi
Tue, May 12, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Milford
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Wauwatosa
44.9 mi
00h 52m
To Lodi
45.1 mi
00h 52m

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
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1941 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60

    74 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    664 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 60

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  17. 17

    Continue on Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 71%
I 39 North
18.6 mi · 21%
State Highway 60
4.02 mi · 4%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
I 94 West
0.96 mi · 1%
Portage Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 52m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Cloudy near Lodi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Wauwatosa and 45.1 miles from Lodi.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Mostly Cloudy near Lodi.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

38 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Lodi. Straight-line distance: 78.68 mi (126.62 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Lodi

City in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population3,322
Coordinates43.3138800, -89.5265100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Lodi (-89.52651, 43.31388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.98
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.99 $23.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.52 $27.05
Premium $4.65 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.30 $16.87 $33.73

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Lodi. The current time is 18:49:07.

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.