How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Oregon, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Oregon, WI is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
85.35 mi
01h 42m
Flight
70.12 mi
112.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.12 mi
Kilometers
112.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.35 mi
Kilometers
137.35 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-23T03:02
Arrive Oregon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Wauwatosa
42.6 mi
00h 51m
To Oregon
42.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon

    43 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    659 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon

    148 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto County Road MM

    151 m · 12 sec · County Road MM

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto County Road MM

    2594 ft · 1 min · County Road MM

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 75%
South Park Street
6.19 mi · 7%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 6%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.17 mi · 1%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 51m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Wauwatosa and 42.8 miles from Oregon.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oregon.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Oregon. Straight-line distance: 70.12 mi (112.84 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Oregon

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population3,343
Coordinates42.9261100, -89.3845600
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Oregon (-89.38456, 42.92611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Oregon. The current time is 03:02:08.

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.