How far is Farmington, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Farmington, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Village in Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Wauwatosa.
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Start on County Road B
3.8 mi · 9 min · County Road B
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Turn left
2920 ft · 60 sec
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Take the ramp right
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
852 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
719 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Continue on Harwood Avenue
1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Wauwatosa.
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.
County Road B
Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Farmington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Farmington and 18.1 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Farmington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Hartland
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 Hartland.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.06 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,848 |
| Coordinates | 43.0761200, -88.6720500 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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