How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Saint Germain, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Saint Germain, WI is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Saint Germain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Saint Germain.
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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
1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Continue on West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton
758 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight right
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
16.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto County Road D
7.6 mi · 13 min · County Road D
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street
3265 ft · 53 sec · Bradley Street
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Turn right onto County Highway D
3 mi · 5 min · County Highway D
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Turn straight onto County Highway E
3.9 mi · 7 min · County Highway E
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Turn right onto County Road J
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road J
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Turn left onto Parkway Road
592 ft · 28 sec · Parkway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 70
629 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 70
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 70
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Saint Germain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Germain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Saint Germain?
The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130 miles from Wauwatosa and 130.1 miles from Saint Germain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Germain.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
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 Amherst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Saint Germain. Straight-line distance: 210.12 mi (338.16 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Germain
Saint Germain is a city in Vilas County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,166 |
| Coordinates | 45.9016200, -89.4873600 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Germain (-89.48736, 45.90162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.04 | $78.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.72 | $85.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.69 | $97.38 |
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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