How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Marinette, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Marinette, WI is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
173.85 mi
03h 23m
Flight
142.91 mi
229.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.91 mi
Kilometers
229.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.85 mi
Kilometers
279.78 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marinette
Sun, Apr 26, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, Apr 26, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-25T22:25
Arrive Marinette
Sun, Apr 26, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:14 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
Francis Creek
WI

Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
86.9 mi
01h 41m
To Marinette
86.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    3.2 mi · 9 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 27th Street

    82 m · 8 sec · North 27th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 43 North

    2017 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.4 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette

    32.7 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Road

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road T

    2167 ft · 43 sec · County Road T

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hall Avenue

    7 m · 2 sec · Hall Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Hall Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Hall Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marinette Avenue

    156 m · 24 sec · Marinette Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Hall Avenue

    1731 ft · 1 min · Hall Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Riverside Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
118 mi · 68%
US 41
32.7 mi · 19%
US 41 North
16.3 mi · 9%
West State Street
3.19 mi · 2%
Hall Avenue
1.37 mi · 1%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

97.5 mi · 01h 44m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Francis Creek
01h 41m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Marinette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Francis Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Wauwatosa and 86.9 miles from Marinette.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Francis Creek

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

14 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

42 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

50 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

55 mi away
100 East Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Marinette. Straight-line distance: 142.91 mi (229.99 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Marinette

City in and county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin United States

Population10,466
Coordinates45.0999800, -87.6306600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Marinette (-87.63066, 45.09998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.22 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.44 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Marinette. The current time is 22:25:18.

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.