How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Saint Joseph, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Saint Joseph, WI is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
202.92 mi
03h 49m
Flight
160.53 mi
258.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.53 mi
Kilometers
258.35 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.92 mi
Kilometers
326.57 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sun, May 31, 6:24 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 10:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-31T02:34
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sun, May 31, 6:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Wauwatosa
101.3 mi
01h 54m
To Saint Joseph
101.7 mi
01h 54m

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
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Saint Joseph.

  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 right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 162: Bangor, Coon Valley

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 162

    7.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 162

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 33

    6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ridgeview Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Ridgeview Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgeview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 46%
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 32%
I 90 West
29.8 mi · 15%
State Highway 162
7.21 mi · 4%
State Highway 33
6.01 mi · 3%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 54m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Wauwatosa and 101.7 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 160.53 mi (258.35 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

Census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population4,192
Coordinates43.7855200, -91.0418000
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Saint Joseph (-91.0418, 43.78552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.11 L · about $27.00
Round trip
$54.00
14.32 gal · 54.22 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.00 $54.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.45 $60.90
Premium $4.65 $33.32 $66.65
Diesel $5.30 $37.98 $75.95

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 Saint Joseph. The current time is 02:34:20.

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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.