How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Townsend, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Townsend, WI is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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City in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Townsend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Townsend.
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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
79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH 00
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Northland Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lynndale Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lynndale Drive
36 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Continue on County Road A
5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 47
17.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on South Cecil Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Cecil Street
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Continue on State Highway 117
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto County Road R
12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road R
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road M
1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto Red Banks Road
1905 ft · 32 sec · Red Banks Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
27.1 mi · 40 min · State Highway 32
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Turn left onto Elm Street
23 m · 3 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Townsend.
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
79.4 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Chance Snow Showers near Townsend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Townsend?
The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Neenah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Wauwatosa and 89.7 miles from Townsend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Chance Snow Showers near Townsend.
Stop Ideas Near Neenah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Townsend. Straight-line distance: 160.05 mi (257.58 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Townsend
Town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -88.5895500 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townsend (-88.58955, 45.32802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.57 | $67.15 |
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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