How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Rice Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Rice Lake, WI is about 296 miles (476.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Rice Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Rice Lake.
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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
158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue
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Continue on South 84th Street
1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
988 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
58 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland
1912 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Knapp Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Knapp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Knapp Avenue
1499 ft · 30 sec · Knapp Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Knapp Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Knapp Street
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Turn right onto Tainter Avenue
987 ft · 49 sec · Tainter Avenue
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
42 m · 6 sec · West Evans Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Evans Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Rice Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Rice Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Rice Lake?
The road trip is about 296 miles (476.4 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Wauwatosa and 148.2 miles from Rice Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.41 one way or $78.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Rice Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
Tomah
Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Westfield, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Rice Lake. Straight-line distance: 250.69 mi (403.44 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rice Lake
City in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,078 |
| Coordinates | 45.5060700, -91.7382300 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rice Lake (-91.73823, 45.50607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $39.41 | $78.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.44 | $88.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.63 | $97.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.43 | $110.85 |
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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