How far is East Troy, WI from Waukesha, WI?
The driving distance from East Troy, WI to Waukesha, WI is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Troy and Waukesha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Troy and Waukesha.
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Start on Church Street
32 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto County Highway ES
1.4 km · 2 min · County Highway ES
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Turn right onto North Street
1740 ft · 44 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto I 43 North
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 164: Waukesha, Big Bend
1201 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Big Bend Drive
3096 ft · 1 min · Big Bend Drive
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Continue on State Highway 164
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 164
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Turn slight left
587 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Les Paul Parkway
2179 ft · 47 sec · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn right onto South West Avenue
2.3 mi · 6 min · South West Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
1469 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Troy and Waukesha.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 43 North
Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Troy and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukesha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Troy to Waukesha?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from East Troy and 10.6 miles from Waukesha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Troy and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukesha.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Troy and Waukesha. Straight-line distance: 17.94 mi (28.87 km).
#1 East Troy
Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,058 |
| Coordinates | 42.7852900, -88.4051000 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukesha
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,939 |
| Coordinates | 43.0116800, -88.2314800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waukesha (-88.23148, 43.01168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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