How far is River Hills, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from River Hills, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Hills and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Hills and Wauwatosa.
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Start on West Heather Lane
61 m · 9 sec · West Heather Lane
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Turn right onto North Spruce Road
1045 ft · 38 sec · North Spruce Road
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Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road
1416 ft · 35 sec · West Brown Deer Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Alternate, I 43 South: Milwaukee
2561 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
8.6 mi · 12 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue
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Continue on West Highland Boulevard
2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 35th Street
84 m · 8 sec · North 35th Street
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Turn right onto West Linden Place
37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place
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Turn straight onto West State Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street
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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 River Hills 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.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
8.63 mi · 00h 12m
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 River Hills 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 River Hills to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from River Hills and 8.5 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around River Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Hills and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).
#1 River Hills
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 43.1741800, -87.9242500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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