How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Montello, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Montello, WI is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Montello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Montello.
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Start on West State Street
42 m · 6 sec · West State Street
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Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Continue on West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton
758 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
40.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 23: Johnson Street
753 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Johnson Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · West Johnson Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Fond du Lac Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street
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Turn right onto Watson Street
859 ft · 25 sec · Watson Street
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Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Turn straight onto State Highway 23
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
46 m · 3 sec
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Montello Street
1092 ft · 19 sec · East Montello Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Montello Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Montello.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
40.6 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Montello?
The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Wauwatosa and 53.9 miles from Montello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Montello.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
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 Hamilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Montello. Straight-line distance: 83.45 mi (134.3 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montello
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,057 |
| Coordinates | 43.7913700, -89.3198400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montello (-89.31984, 43.79137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
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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