How far is Walworth, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?

The driving distance from Walworth, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
53.44 mi
00h 57m
Flight
46.73 mi
75.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.73 mi
Kilometers
75.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.44 mi
Kilometers
86.01 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauwatosa
Wed, Apr 22, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Walworth
Wed, Apr 22, 8:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walworth
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive Wauwatosa
Wed, Apr 22, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walworth
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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Walworth
26.7 mi
00h 28m
To Wauwatosa
26.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°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 Walworth and Wauwatosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 67

    2751 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 67

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 67

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 67

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67

  4. 4

    Continue on West Geneva Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Geneva Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 67

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 67

    1081 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 67

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Zoo Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road

    852 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East

    719 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Harwood Avenue

    1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

    152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walworth 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 67
44.9 mi · 84%
Zoo Freeway
5.1 mi · 10%
West Geneva Street
1.07 mi · 2%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.87 mi · 2%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 1%
Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 67

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 28m from Walworth
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walworth and Sunny near Wauwatosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Walworth and 26.8 miles from Wauwatosa.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walworth and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 46.73 mi (75.2 km).

Walworth

#1 Walworth

Central district in the London Borough of Southwark

Population1,718
Coordinates42.5311300, -88.5995500
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Wauwatosa

#2 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 67 (-88.59955, 42.531149)
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Walworth and Wauwatosa. The current time is 18:31:32.

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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.