Trip from Schofield, WI to Wauwatosa, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

178.5 mi

287 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

33 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 16m ★

6 AM

3h 28m

8 AM

3h 53m

10 AM

3h 37m

12 PM

3h 35m

3 PM

3h 38m

5 PM

3h 52m

8 PM

3h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Schofield, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Wauwatosa, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Schofield, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 178.5 miles and takes about 3h 28m 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, I 39 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 $27.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

89.2 miles from Schofield, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	79.5 mi	1h 27m
US 10	51.3 mi	1h 1m
I 39	28.7 mi	30m
US 45	12.3 mi	14m
West Watertown Plank Road	1.1 mi	2m
Business US-51	0.7 mi	1m
WI 29	0.6 mi	<1m
Harwood Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 79.5 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schofield, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.

Start on US 51 Business

9 ft · 8 sec · Schofield Avenue

Turn left onto Business US-51

0.7 mi · 1 min · Business US-51

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 51 Business

0.3 mi · 49 sec · East Grand Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto WI 29

0.6 mi · 41 sec · WI 29

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min

Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

Merge onto I 39; US 51

21 mi · 22 min · I 39; US 51

Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51

7.4 mi · 7 min · I 39; US 10; US 51

Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 10; WI 66

Exit 158 Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

51 mi · 1 hr · US 10

Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

12 mi · 14 min · US 45

Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 41; US 41

80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 41; US 41

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 40A-B Toward Watertown Plank Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 40A Toward Watertown Plank Road East Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Harwood Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Harwood Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto WI 181

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

498 ft · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

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 89.2 miles from Schofield, WI, or about 1h 46m 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 39 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 89.2 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wauwatosa, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Schofield, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Schofield, WI

This is one driving day of about 178.5 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Schofield, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waupaca, WI

89 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Whiting, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Neenah, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.2 miles from Schofield, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mosinee Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mosinee, Wisconsin

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.7

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17156933600

Top Coffee Stop

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 178.5

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1 mi

Mosinee Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.7

Mosinee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17156933600

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 178.5

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 178.5

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

George Street Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rothschild, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17153593660

Visit website

Lake Emily County Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 38.2

Amherst Junction, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17158243175

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 176.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Business US-51

Turn left onto Business US-51

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

32.1 mi into trip | ~38m 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

83 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

176.1 mi into trip | ~3h 22m 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

176.3 mi into trip | ~3h 22m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.91 one way

$55.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$30.64	$61.28
premium	$4.89	$34.35	$68.70
diesel	$5.61	$39.41	$78.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

33 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Fond du Lac, WI

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Hilton Garden Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Wausau, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Festival Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Stevens Point, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger

Menomonee Falls, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target T0364 (Schofield, WI)

Schofield, WI

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Festival Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Oshkosh, WI

Tesla

6 DCFC

Ewalds Hartford Ford - DCFC

Hartford, WI

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Target T2199 (West Allis, WI)

West Allis, WI

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 11 Tesla: 5 Blink Network: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 3 SYNERGEV: 3 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 KWIK_CHARGE: 2 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.6	$18.74	$8.57
Efficient EV	44.6	$15.62	$7.14
EV Truck/SUV	71.4	$24.99	$11.42

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Schofield, WI

Afternoon in Schofield on Saturday

Local time

12:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wauwatosa, WI

Afternoon in Wauwatosa on Saturday

Local time

12:35 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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 28m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 28m highway drive covering 178.5 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 20 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?

9/10

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 early in the drive near Business US-51.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 178.5 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: near the start (Business US-51): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Schofield, WI and Wauwatosa, WI, road signs point toward Waupaca and Appleton.

Waupaca

31.8 mi in | ~37m | via US 10; WI 66

Appleton

31.8 mi in | ~37m | via US 10; WI 66

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 178.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Schofield, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 178.5 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, US 10, I 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89.2 miles from Schofield, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.91 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Schofield, WI and Wauwatosa, WI, road signs point toward 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Schofield, WI to Wauwatosa, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Mosinee Cafe

Vendetta Coffee Bar

Mosinee Cafe

Vendetta Coffee Bar

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

George Street Park

Lake Emily County Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Schofield, WI

Wauwatosa, WI

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 28m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Schofield, WI to Wauwatosa, WI?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

How hard is the drive from Schofield, WI to Wauwatosa, WI?

Where does this route get tricky?

What towns show up on signs driving from Schofield, WI to Wauwatosa, WI?

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