How far is Maple Bluff, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Maple Bluff, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
73.36 mi
01h 15m
Flight
69.39 mi
111.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.39 mi
Kilometers
111.68 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.36 mi
Kilometers
118.06 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 10:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Bluff
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Bluff
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Maple Bluff
36.6 mi
00h 37m
To Wauwatosa
36.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Bluff and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Bay Avenue

    39 m · 9 sec · Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farwell Drive

    37 m · 6 sec · Farwell Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Butternut Road

    1417 ft · 1 min · Butternut Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1649 ft · 1 min · Farwell Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakewood Boulevard

    946 ft · 44 sec · Lakewood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fisk Place

    679 ft · 32 sec · Fisk Place

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kensington Drive

    1261 ft · 58 sec · Kensington Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oxford Place

    135 m · 25 sec · Oxford Place

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue

    1729 ft · 53 sec · North Sherman Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Aberg Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Aberg Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

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

    3167 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Bluff 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aberg Avenue
68.1 mi · 93%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi · 1%
I 41 North
0.81 mi · 1%
I 41
0.6 mi · 1%
Zoo Freeway
0.54 mi · 1%
Farwell Drive
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Aberg Avenue

Merge slight left

63.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 37m from Maple Bluff
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Maple Bluff 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 Maple Bluff to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Maple Bluff and 36.8 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Maple Bluff and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Bluff and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 69.39 mi (111.68 km).

Maple Bluff

#1 Maple Bluff

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,307
Coordinates43.1183300, -89.3795600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay Avenue (-89.379262, 43.118531)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.02 $22.03
Premium $4.65 $12.05 $24.11
Diesel $5.30 $13.74 $27.47

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Bluff and Wauwatosa. The current time is 08:20:38.

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.