How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Mauston, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Mauston, WI is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
137.02 mi
02h 33m
Flight
116 mi
186.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116 mi
Kilometers
186.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.02 mi
Kilometers
220.52 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mauston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Thu, Apr 16, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-15T22:13
Arrive Mauston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
68.4 mi
01h 16m
To Mauston
68.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Today

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    39.3 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1322 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 82

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Union Street

    1171 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1484 ft · 60 sec · East State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Division Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Division Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
68.5 mi · 50%
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 47%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
I 94 West
0.96 mi · 1%
State Highway 82
0.81 mi · 1%
East State Street
0.28 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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 16m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Areas Of Fog near Mauston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Wauwatosa and 68.6 miles from Mauston.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Areas Of Fog near Mauston.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Mauston. Straight-line distance: 116 mi (186.68 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Mauston

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

Population4,358
Coordinates43.7971900, -90.0773500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Mauston (-90.07735, 43.79719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.3 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.6 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Mauston. The current time is 22:13:04.

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.