How far is Spring Valley, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
75.4 mi
01h 17m
Flight
62.03 mi
99.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.03 mi
Kilometers
99.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.4 mi
Kilometers
121.34 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Wauwatosa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Belgium
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Spring Valley
35.9 mi
00h 38m
To Wauwatosa
39.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Wauwatosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42

  3. 3

    Continue on North Wisconsin Drive

    2718 ft · 55 sec · North Wisconsin Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Madison Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Madison Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    34 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42

    1224 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 42

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street

    1702 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Highland Boulevard

    2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 35th Street

    84 m · 8 sec · North 35th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Linden Place

    37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Wauwatosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 42
64.4 mi · 85%
West State Street
2.65 mi · 4%
Pioneer Road
1.43 mi · 2%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
North Wisconsin Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 42

Merge slight left

55.3 mi · 01h 02m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belgium
00h 38m from Spring Valley
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Wauwatosa?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Belgium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Spring Valley and 39.6 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spring Valley and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Stop Ideas Near Belgium

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

30 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

56 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

62 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 62.03 mi (99.82 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin

Population1,323
Coordinates43.9388800, -87.8395300
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Pioneer Road (-87.839823, 43.938866)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.65 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $5.30 $14.11 $28.22

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 Spring Valley and Wauwatosa. The current time is 00:59:54.

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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.