How far is Wauwatosa, WI from River Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to River Falls, WI is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and River Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and River Falls.
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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
130.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway T
74 m · 5 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
148 m · 28 sec · County Highway T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
44 m · 8 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway T
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Turn right onto County Highway N
2.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway N
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway J
4 mi · 6 min · County Highway J
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
52 m · 8 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and River Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
130 mi · 02h 20m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Cloudy near River Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to River Falls?
The road trip is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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 151.6 miles from Wauwatosa and 152.1 miles from River Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.43 one way or $80.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Partly Cloudy near River Falls.
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 River Falls. Straight-line distance: 261.46 mi (420.78 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Falls
City in Pierce and St.
| Population | 3,442 |
| Coordinates | 44.8613600, -92.6238100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Falls (-92.62381, 44.86136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.43 | $80.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.86 | $113.72 |
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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