How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Stockbridge, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Stockbridge, WI is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.15 mi
01h 46m
Flight
72.12 mi
116.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.12 mi
Kilometers
116.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.15 mi
Kilometers
133.82 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Stockbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Theresa
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
41.6 mi
00h 53m
To Stockbridge
41.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton

    758 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    2562 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Manitowoc

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    16.6 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 55

    4.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 55

  15. 15

    Continue on South Military Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Military Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
36.3 mi · 44%
Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 22%
US 151
4.99 mi · 6%
State Highway 55
4.26 mi · 5%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.89 mi · 1%
South Military Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

36.3 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Theresa
00h 53m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Stockbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Theresa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Wauwatosa and 41.6 miles from Stockbridge.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Theresa

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

26 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

30 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

49 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Stockbridge. Straight-line distance: 72.12 mi (116.06 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Stockbridge

#2 Stockbridge

Civil town in Calumet County, Wisconsin

Population1,426
Coordinates44.0716600, -88.2989900
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Stockbridge (-88.29899, 44.07166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Stockbridge. The current time is 02:11:30.

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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.