How far is Ixonia, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Ixonia, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.33 mi
00h 40m
Flight
30.46 mi
49.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.46 mi
Kilometers
49.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.33 mi
Kilometers
60.07 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Wed, May 13, 4:07 PM CDT
Return by in Ixonia
Wed, May 13, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ixonia
2026-05-13T15:27
Arrive Wauwatosa
Wed, May 13, 4:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ixonia
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Delafield
WI

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Ixonia
18.6 mi
00h 20m
To Wauwatosa
18.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marietta Avenue

    1400 ft · 1 min · Marietta Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road F

    5.3 mi · 9 min · County Road F

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.9 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road F
33.4 mi · 90%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi · 2%
I 41 North
0.81 mi · 2%
I 41
0.6 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
0.54 mi · 1%
Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road F

Merge slight left

27.9 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delafield
00h 20m from Ixonia
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ixonia and Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Ixonia and 18.7 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ixonia and Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Delafield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Delafield, 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 Delafield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

40 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ixonia and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).

Ixonia

#1 Ixonia

Town of Wisconsin

Population4,562
Coordinates43.1438900, -88.5973200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta Avenue (-88.597342, 43.143835)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.65 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.30 $7.00 $14.00

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ixonia and Wauwatosa. The current time is 15:27:44.

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.