How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Williams Bay, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Williams Bay, WI is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
47.41 mi
00h 58m
Flight
42.33 mi
68.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.33 mi
Kilometers
68.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.41 mi
Kilometers
76.3 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams Bay
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Tue, May 12, 9:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-12T19:16
Arrive Williams Bay
Tue, May 12, 8:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Mukwonago
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
23.7 mi
00h 29m
To Williams Bay
23.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Williams Bay.

  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

    158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Glenview Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Bluemound Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bluemound Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 41 South, US 45 South

    2184 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    34.8 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay

    1610 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

    951 ft · 23 sec · South Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 67

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 67

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
34.8 mi · 73%
State Highway 67
5.27 mi · 11%
Zoo Freeway
4.39 mi · 9%
West Bluemound Road
0.9 mi · 2%
North Glenview Avenue
0.8 mi · 2%
I 41 South
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

34.8 mi · 00h 38m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mukwonago
00h 29m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williams Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Williams Bay?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Mukwonago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Wauwatosa and 23.7 miles from Williams Bay.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williams Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Mukwonago

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

39 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

57 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Williams Bay. Straight-line distance: 42.33 mi (68.12 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Williams Bay

#2 Williams Bay

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,657
Coordinates42.5780700, -88.5409300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Williams Bay (-88.54093, 42.57807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Williams Bay. The current time is 19:16:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.