Trip from Wauwatosa, WI to Anson, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 50m

Distance

258.2 mi

415 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 37m ★

6 AM

4h 51m

8 AM

5h 18m

10 AM

5h 0m

12 PM

4h 57m

3 PM

5h 1m

5 PM

5h 16m

8 PM

4h 43m

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

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Wauwatosa, WI

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Anson, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Anson, WI covers 258.2 miles and takes about 4h 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 $40.37 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

129.1 miles from Wauwatosa, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 50m drive with frequent turns across 258.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Menomonee River Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 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 Anson, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Menomonee River Parkway	—	—
Harmonee Avenue	—	—
Harwood Avenue	—	—
North Glenview Avenue	—	—
South 84th Street	—	—
I 94 West	—	—
East-West Freeway	—	—
I 39 North	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Menomonee River Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West State Street

138 ft · 6 sec · West State Street

Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway

361 ft · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue

Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue

518 ft · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue

Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Glenview Avenue

Continue on South 84th Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · South 84th Street

Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 94 West: Madison

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

11 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

54 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

29 mi · 31 min · I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

Keep slight left

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

0.5 mi · 36 sec · US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

Merge slight left

9.2 mi · 10 min

Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

0.6 mi · 1 min · WI 29 East: Green Bay

Merge slight left

2.7 mi · 2 min

Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business, WI 178: Chippewa Falls

0.3 mi · 25 sec · WI 29 Business, WI 178: Chippewa Falls

Keep slight right

197 ft · 5 sec

Turn straight onto Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard

4.1 mi · 6 min · Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway S

7 ft · County Highway S

Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S

1.7 mi · 3 min · County Highway S

Continue on County Road S

0.4 mi · 43 sec · County Road S

Turn right onto County Highway O

2.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway O

Turn left onto 190th Street

72 ft · 3 sec · 190th Street

Arrive at your destination

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 129.1 miles from Wauwatosa, WI, or about 2h 25m into the drive.

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 57 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.1 miles or 2h 25m 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 58m

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

Before You Leave

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 258.2 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Wauwatosa, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.1 mi from Wauwatosa, WI · 2h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Adams, WI

129 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

Harlem, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Adams, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.1 miles from Wauwatosa, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Anson, WI

The final approach into Anson, 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 Anson, WI.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.37 one way

$80.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$44.32	$88.64
premium	$4.89	$49.69	$99.38
diesel	$5.61	$57.01	$114.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.5	0	$27.11	$12.39
Efficient EV	64.6	0	$22.59	$10.33
EV Truck/SUV	103.3	1	$36.15	$16.52

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% 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

Wauwatosa, WI

Night in Wauwatosa on Wednesday

Local time

10:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anson, WI

Night in Anson on Wednesday

Local time

10:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Adams, WI

129 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 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

4h 50m 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 Wauwatosa, WI to Anson, WI covers 258.2 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Menomonee River Parkway, Harmonee Avenue, Harwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 129.1 miles from Wauwatosa, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.37 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 straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Anson, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Wauwatosa, WI to Anson, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.