Drive Time
5h 50m
Distance
313.9 mi
505 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
The drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Somerset, WI covers 313.9 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Menomonee River Parkway, Harmonee Avenue, Harwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.68 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
157 miles from Wauwatosa, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 50m drive with frequent turns across 313.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Somerset, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Menomonee River Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harmonee Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Glenview Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 84th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa, WI and Somerset, WI.
Start on West State Street
Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
Continue on South 84th Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH
Turn straight onto State Highway 65
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street
Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street
Turn left onto County Highway E
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E
Continue on County Road E
Turn sharp right onto County Road I
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerset, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa, WI
This is one driving day of about 313.9 miles and 5h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157 mi from Wauwatosa, WI · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 157 miles from Wauwatosa, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Somerset, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Somerset, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$47.68 one way
$95.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.56 | $105.12 |
| premium | $4.80 | $59.26 | $118.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.74 | $139.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.96 | $15.07 |
| Efficient EV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.47 | $12.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.6 | 1 | $43.95 | $20.09 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Wauwatosa on Saturday
Local time
11:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Somerset on Saturday
Local time
11:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
157 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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