How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Whiting, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Whiting, WI is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Whiting.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Whiting.
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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
46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
2668 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Brilowski Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Brilowski Road
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Turn right onto McDill Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · McDill Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1862 ft · 46 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
89 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Whiting.
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 leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whiting.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Whiting?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Wauwatosa and 74.9 miles from Whiting.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whiting.
Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf
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 Black Wolf.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Whiting. Straight-line distance: 126.27 mi (203.21 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whiting
Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,704 |
| Coordinates | 44.4935800, -89.5587300 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiting (-89.55873, 44.49358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
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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