How far is LeRoy, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from LeRoy, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.29 mi
00h 56m
Flight
45.66 mi
73.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.66 mi
Kilometers
73.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.29 mi
Kilometers
87.37 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sat, Nov 7, 11:54 AM CST
Return by in LeRoy
Sat, Nov 7, 12:51 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LeRoy
2026-11-07T10:57
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sat, Nov 7, 11:54 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in LeRoy
9:30 PM CST
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 LeRoy
27.1 mi
00h 28m
To Wauwatosa
27.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road Y

    4 mi · 7 min · County Road Y

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lomira Drive

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lomira Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2479 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    43.9 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
45.6 mi · 84%
County Road Y
4.03 mi · 7%
Lomira Drive
2.24 mi · 4%
West Watertown Plank Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Watertown Plank Road East
0.54 mi · 1%
Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Merge slight left

43.9 mi · 00h 49m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slinger
00h 28m from LeRoy
Leave By
4:36 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving LeRoy and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 27.1 miles from LeRoy and 27.2 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around LeRoy and Mostly 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 LeRoy and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 45.66 mi (73.48 km).

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#1 LeRoy

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population996
Coordinates43.5736000, -88.5606600
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road Y (-88.56066, 43.573657)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.70 $9.02 $18.04
Premium $5.24 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $6.23 $11.96 $23.92

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between LeRoy and Wauwatosa. The current time is 10:57:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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