How far is Silver Lake, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Lake and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Wauwatosa.
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Start on State Highway 21
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Bannerman Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 21
16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on West River Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West River Drive
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Continue on Omro Road
795 ft · 19 sec · Omro Road
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Webster Avenue
28 m · 10 sec · North Webster Avenue
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Turn left onto Omro Road
690 ft · 22 sec · Omro Road
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Turn left onto Spruce State Route
890 ft · 36 sec · Spruce State Route
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Omro Road
44 m · 8 sec · Omro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Omro Road
617 ft · 15 sec · Omro Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I-41_South: Milwaukee
2007 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
2865 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Continue on Harwood Avenue
1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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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 Silver Lake and Wauwatosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-41 South
Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Silver Lake and 56.8 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Silver Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 92.48 mi (148.83 km).
#1 Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.0552600, -89.2262300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
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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