How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Marcellon, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Marcellon, WI is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
87.67 mi
02h 01m
Flight
72.71 mi
117.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.71 mi
Kilometers
117.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.67 mi
Kilometers
141.09 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marcellon
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Tue, May 12, 10:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-12T18:48
Arrive Marcellon
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
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
Iron Ridge
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
43.7 mi
01h 01m
To Marcellon
43.9 mi
01h 01m

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
40°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1967 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 Business, CTH B: Beaver Dam

    1490 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ganske Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ganske Road

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road B

    1558 ft · 35 sec · County Road B

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Schoenfeld Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Schoenfeld Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East State Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 33

    17.8 mi · 26 min · State Highway 33

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Highway 44

    96 m · 6 sec · State Highway 44

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 44

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
39 mi · 45%
Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 21%
US 41 North
13 mi · 15%
Schoenfeld Road
6.02 mi · 7%
Park Avenue
2.21 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

18.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iron Ridge
01h 01m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Marcellon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Iron Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Wauwatosa and 43.9 miles from Marcellon.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Marcellon.

Stop Ideas Near Iron Ridge

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

24 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

30 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

40 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Marcellon. Straight-line distance: 72.71 mi (117.02 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Marcellon

Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,115
Coordinates43.5685900, -89.2656700
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Marcellon (-89.26567, 43.56859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 Marcellon. The current time is 18:48:31.

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.