How far is Slinger, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Slinger, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.97 mi
00h 31m
Flight
24.13 mi
38.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.13 mi
Kilometers
38.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.97 mi
Kilometers
46.62 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Slinger
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slinger
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Wauwatosa
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Slinger
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Menomonee Falls
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Slinger
13.9 mi
00h 15m
To Wauwatosa
15 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kettle Moraine Drive South

    126 m · 17 sec · Kettle Moraine Drive South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Commerce Boulevard

    3135 ft · 1 min · East Commerce Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 60 East

    2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    2865 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slinger 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
23.4 mi · 81%
West Watertown Plank Road
1.11 mi · 4%
East Washington Street
0.96 mi · 3%
East Commerce Boulevard
0.59 mi · 2%
Watertown Plank Road East
0.54 mi · 2%
State Highway 60 East
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menomonee Falls
00h 15m from Slinger
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slinger and Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Menomonee Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Slinger and 15 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slinger and Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Menomonee Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Menomonee Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menomonee Falls.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

54 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

64 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slinger and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 24.13 mi (38.84 km).

Slinger

#1 Slinger

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

Population5,704
Coordinates43.3336100, -88.2862100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Kettle Moraine Drive South (-88.286207, 43.333608)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.65 $4.75 $9.49
Diesel $5.30 $5.41 $10.82

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Slinger and Wauwatosa. The current time is 19:40:34.

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.