How far is Elroy, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Elroy, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.11 mi
02h 24m
Flight
123.32 mi
198.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.32 mi
Kilometers
198.47 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.11 mi
Kilometers
235.14 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Fri, May 1, 8:18 AM CDT
Return by in Elroy
Fri, May 1, 10:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elroy
2026-05-01T05:54
Arrive Wauwatosa
Fri, May 1, 8:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elroy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Windsor
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States

From Elroy
73.4 mi
01h 12m
To Wauwatosa
72.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elroy and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elroy and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1067 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  9. 9

    Continue on West Flint Street

    2201 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 31 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Wright Street

    1858 ft · 54 sec · Wright Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elroy and Wauwatosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
64.2 mi · 44%
Wright Street
58.5 mi · 40%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 9%
US 12
2.9 mi · 2%
WI 16
2.9 mi · 2%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 12m from Elroy
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Elroy and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elroy to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Elroy and 72.7 miles from Wauwatosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Elroy and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Windsor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

17 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elroy and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 123.32 mi (198.47 km).

Elroy

#1 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,306
Coordinates43.7408000, -90.2723500
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Street (-90.27235, 43.740787)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Elroy and Wauwatosa. The current time is 05:54:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.