How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Pound, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Pound, WI is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
160.53 mi
03h 08m
Flight
141.28 mi
227.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.28 mi
Kilometers
227.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.53 mi
Kilometers
258.35 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pound
Sun, May 31, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-31T01:37
Arrive Pound
Sun, May 31, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Manitowoc Rapids
WI

Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
80.3 mi
01h 34m
To Pound
80.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

    19 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 141 Business, CTH B: Coleman, Pound

    1862 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road B

    2614 ft · 52 sec · County Road B

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road CP

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road CP

  13. 13

    Continue on 21st Road

    2687 ft · 1 min · 21st Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road Q

    9 m · 1 sec · County Road Q

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road Q

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
118 mi · 73%
US 141
19 mi · 12%
US 41 North
16.3 mi · 10%
West State Street
3.19 mi · 2%
County Road CP
1.59 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
141.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manitowoc Rapids
01h 34m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Sunny near Pound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Manitowoc Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Wauwatosa and 80.3 miles from Pound.

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

The direct path is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manitowoc Rapids

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

2 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

39 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

52 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

59 mi away
100 East Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Pound. Straight-line distance: 141.28 mi (227.37 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pound

Village in Marinette County, Wisconsin

Population1,409
Coordinates45.0941500, -88.0339900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Pound (-88.03399, 45.09415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.44 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.69
11.32 gal · 42.88 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.34 $42.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.14
Premium $4.65 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $5.30 $30.02 $60.04

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Pound. The current time is 01:37:16.

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.