How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Manitowoc, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Manitowoc, WI is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Manitowoc.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Manitowoc.
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Start on West State Street
3.2 mi · 9 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North 27th Street
82 m · 8 sec · North 27th Street
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Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 43 North
2017 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
55.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Manitowoc.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
55.3 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Manitowoc.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Manitowoc?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Cedar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Wauwatosa and 41.7 miles from Manitowoc.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Manitowoc.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Grove
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 Cedar Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Manitowoc. Straight-line distance: 73.91 mi (118.94 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manitowoc
City in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 44.0886100, -87.6575800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manitowoc (-87.65758, 44.08861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
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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