How far is Wauwatosa, WI from West Baraboo, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to West Baraboo, WI is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and West Baraboo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and West Baraboo.
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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
158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue
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Continue on South 84th Street
1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
988 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
16.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton
1840 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
129 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
6.6 mi · 8 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward WI-33 EAST, WI-136
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 136
84 m · 5 sec · State Highway 136
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136
118 m · 7 sec · State Highway 136
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 136
30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 136
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136
872 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 136
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Turn right
117 m · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
74 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and West Baraboo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near West Baraboo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to West Baraboo?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Wauwatosa and 60.1 miles from West Baraboo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near West Baraboo.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and West Baraboo. Straight-line distance: 93.43 mi (150.36 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Baraboo
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,416 |
| Coordinates | 43.4744300, -89.7704000 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Baraboo (-89.7704, 43.47443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 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 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
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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