How far is Shorewood, WI from Greendale, WI?
The driving distance from Shorewood, WI to Greendale, WI is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shorewood and Greendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood and Greendale.
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Start on East Capitol Drive
1.7 mi · 5 min · East Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Green Bay Avenue
147 m · 14 sec · North Green Bay Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 South
802 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
9.2 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41, I 43, I 894, US 41: Beloit
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 36 South: Loomis Road
1588 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto West Loomis Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Loomis Road
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Turn slight right
117 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West Grange Avenue
590 ft · 16 sec · West Grange Avenue
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Turn left onto South 60th Street
37 m · 8 sec · South 60th Street
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Continue on Northway
2542 ft · 1 min · Northway
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Turn left onto Broad Street
663 ft · 37 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Schoolway
8 m · 1 sec · Schoolway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Schoolway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shorewood and Greendale.
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
9.22 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shorewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shorewood to Greendale?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Shorewood and 8 miles from Greendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shorewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greendale.
Stop Ideas Near Milwaukee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Greendale. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.73 km).
#1 Shorewood
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 13,117 |
| Coordinates | 43.0891800, -87.8875800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greendale
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,127 |
| Coordinates | 42.9405700, -87.9959200 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schoolway (-87.995887, 42.940586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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