How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Springville, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Springville, WI is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.26 mi
03h 52m
Flight
151.94 mi
244.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.94 mi
Kilometers
244.53 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.26 mi
Kilometers
280.44 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springville
Wed, May 13, 7:11 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Wed, May 13, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-13T15:19
Arrive Springville
Wed, May 13, 7:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
Dane
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
86.9 mi
01h 56m
To Springville
87.3 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee

    138 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 19

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 19

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 19/78

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    561 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto US Highway 14

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  28. 28

    Continue on East Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commercial Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 14

    35.8 mi · 51 min · US Highway 14

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Highway 56

    17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Commercial Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto State Highway 56

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56

  35. 35

    Continue on Highland Road

    2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road

  36. 36

    Continue on East Decker Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Decker Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Hillyer Street

    680 ft · 19 sec · Hillyer Street

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2167 ft · 45 sec · West Broadway Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto County Road B

    2.7 mi · 7 min · County Road B

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road B

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 37%
US Highway 14
36.6 mi · 21%
State Highway 56
28.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 19
19 mi · 11%
I 39 North
6.91 mi · 4%
County Road B
2.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
151.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dane
01h 56m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Sunny near Springville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Dane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Wauwatosa and 87.3 miles from Springville.

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

The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Sunny near Springville.

Stop Ideas Near Dane

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

21 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

27 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Portage

33 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

41 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Springville. Straight-line distance: 151.94 mi (244.53 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,314
Coordinates43.5835800, -90.9398500
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Springville (-90.93985, 43.58358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.28 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.38
12.3 gal · 46.56 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.19 $46.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.16 $52.31
Premium $4.65 $28.62 $57.24
Diesel $5.30 $32.62 $65.24

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Springville. The current time is 15:19:09.

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.