How far is Trenton, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Trenton, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Richland County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Wauwatosa.
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Start on the route
56 m · 13 sec
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Continue on 174th Avenue
110 m · 20 sec · 174th Avenue
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Continue on 174th Avenue
53 m · 9 sec · 174th Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road K
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road K
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Continue on County Road K
116 m · 11 sec · County Road K
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Turn left onto County Road VV
2030 ft · 57 sec · County Road VV
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Take the ramp slight right
66 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 63
2.3 mi · 5 min · Route 63
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Turn right onto Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
138.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
852 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
719 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 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 Trenton 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.
US 14
Keep slight left
138 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Trenton 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 Trenton to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lone Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Trenton and 147.1 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.18 one way or $78.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Rock
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 Lone Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 251.23 mi (404.31 km).
#1 Trenton
Human settlement in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 44.6038600, -92.5649100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.18 | $78.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.19 | $88.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.36 | $96.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.11 | $110.22 |
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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