How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Waupaca, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Waupaca, WI is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Waupaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Waupaca.
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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
20.4 mi · 24 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward Churchill Street
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Churchill Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Churchill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Royalton Street
136 m · 9 sec · Royalton Street
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Continue on School Street
2532 ft · 51 sec · School Street
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Continue on East Badger Street
981 ft · 22 sec · East Badger Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
709 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Fulton Street
83 m · 6 sec · West Fulton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Fulton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Waupaca.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waupaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Waupaca?
The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Wauwatosa and 60.3 miles from Waupaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waupaca.
Stop Ideas Near Fond du Lac
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 Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Waupaca. Straight-line distance: 105.24 mi (169.37 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waupaca
City in and county seat of Waupaca County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,168 |
| Coordinates | 44.3580300, -89.0859500 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waupaca (-89.08595, 44.35803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.03 | $32.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.08 | $36.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.78 | $39.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
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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