How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Newark, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Newark, WI is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
83.12 mi
01h 44m
Flight
71.09 mi
114.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.09 mi
Kilometers
114.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.12 mi
Kilometers
133.77 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Wed, Apr 15, 10:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
41.5 mi
00h 52m
To Newark
41.6 mi
00h 52m

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
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Glenview Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Bluemound Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bluemound Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 41 South, US 45 South

    2184 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Hart Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1265 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street

    2937 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 81

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 81

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road K

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road K

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road K

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
58.5 mi · 70%
State Highway 81
5.34 mi · 6%
East Liberty Avenue
4.58 mi · 6%
Zoo Freeway
4.39 mi · 5%
East Hart Road
2.21 mi · 3%
Shopiere Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

58.5 mi · 01h 03m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 52m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Wauwatosa and 41.6 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Newark. Straight-line distance: 71.09 mi (114.41 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Newark

Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,617
Coordinates42.5422300, -89.2276100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Newark (-89.22761, 42.54223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
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.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Newark. The current time is 18:52:53.

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.