How far is Juneau, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Juneau, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
55.28 mi
01h 02m
Flight
42.87 mi
69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.87 mi
Kilometers
69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.28 mi
Kilometers
88.97 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sat, May 2, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Juneau
Sat, May 2, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-05-01T23:31
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sat, May 2, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Juneau
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
Slinger
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Juneau
26.1 mi
00h 31m
To Wauwatosa
29.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Juneau and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Oak Grove Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Oak Grove Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway DJ

    5 mi · 9 min · County Highway DJ

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Continue on West Sumner Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Sumner Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Continue on West Commerce Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60 East

    2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
23.4 mi · 42%
State Highway 60
14.6 mi · 26%
County Highway DJ
5.04 mi · 9%
West Sumner Street
3.68 mi · 7%
West Commerce Boulevard
1.97 mi · 4%
West Watertown Plank Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slinger
00h 31m from Juneau
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Juneau 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 Juneau to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Slinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Juneau and 29.2 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Slinger

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

45 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

45 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

48 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

48 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 42.87 mi (69 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,532
Coordinates43.4055500, -88.7051000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: West Oak Grove Street (-88.705101, 43.405444)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.29 $16.59
Premium $4.65 $9.08 $18.15
Diesel $5.30 $10.34 $20.69

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Juneau and Wauwatosa. The current time is 23:31:47.

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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.