The drive from Newbold, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 244.3 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, US 10, US 51 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.5 miles on I 41.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.1 miles from Newbold, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 244.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 47m highway drive covering 244.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.5 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.7 miles in near I 39; US 51.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 244.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 67.7 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.8 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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67.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|I 39; US 51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51 toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point,...
8
97.9 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
8
148.8 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
7
241.8 mi into trip|~4h 41m in
Take the exit toward Watertown Plank Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40A-B
Toward Watertown Plank Road
8
242.1 mi into trip|~4h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Watertown Plank Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 40A
Toward Watertown Plank Road East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newbold, WI and Wauwatosa, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.
Madison
67.7 mi in|~1h 24m|via I 39; US 51
Waupaca
97.5 mi in|~1h 56m|via US 10; WI 66
Appleton
97.5 mi in|~1h 56m|via US 10; WI 66
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
79.5 mi
1h 27m
US 10
51.3 mi
1h 1m
US 51
46.3 mi
53m
I 39
29.8 mi
32m
US 45
12.3 mi
14m
US 8
11.6 mi
15m
State Highway 47
5.6 mi
8m
US Highway 8
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 79.5 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbold, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
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Start on WI 47
4.5 mi·6 min·State Highway 47
2
Continue on WI 47
0.9 mi·1 min·Country Drive
3
Continue on WI 47
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 47
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 8
26 ft·1 sec·US Highway 8
5
Continue on US 8
2.8 mi·4 min·US Highway 8
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 8
12 mi·15 min·US 8
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi·53 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 51
46 mi·53 min·US 51
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51
22 mi·24 min·I 39; US 51
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
10
Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51
7.4 mi·7 min·I 39; US 10; US 51
11
Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66
0.4 mi·57 sec·US 10; WI 66
Exit 158Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
51 mi·1 hr·US 10
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, WaupacaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
12 mi·14 min·US 45
Exit 276Toward US 45 South: OshkoshUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
15
Merge onto I 41; US 41
80 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 40A-BToward Watertown Plank RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 40AToward Watertown Plank Road EastUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.1 mi·2 min·West Watertown Plank Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi·51 sec·Harwood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto WI 181
0.2 mi·32 sec·Harmonee Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
498 ft·21 sec·West Menomonee River Parkway
22
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122.1 miles from Newbold, WI, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 54 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.1 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wauwatosa, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newbold, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newbold, WI
This is one driving day of about 244.3 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Newbold, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 79.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 122.1 mi from Newbold, WI
· 2h 26m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.19 one way
$76.39 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$41.93
$83.87
premium
$4.89
$47.01
$94.03
diesel
$5.61
$53.94
$107.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.3
0
$25.65
$11.73
Efficient EV
61.1
0
$21.38
$9.77
EV Truck/SUV
97.7
1
$34.20
$15.64
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Newbold, WI
Night
in Newbold on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wauwatosa, WI
Night
in Wauwatosa on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newbold, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 244.3 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, US 10, US 51. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.1 miles from Newbold, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 244.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 67.7 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.8 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Newbold, WI and Wauwatosa, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
