How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Barton, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Barton, WI is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
33.89 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.59 mi
46.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.59 mi
Kilometers
46.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.89 mi
Kilometers
54.54 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barton
Sun, Apr 12, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, Apr 12, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-12T09:55
Arrive Barton
Sun, Apr 12, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Germantown
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
17 mi
00h 23m
To Barton
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    42 m · 6 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway

    110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue

    1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton

    758 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    2562 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Bend Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · West Bend Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, WI 144: Washington Street

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 8th Avenue

    990 ft · 41 sec · North 8th Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Barton Avenue

    1741 ft · 1 min · Barton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    113 m · 17 sec · Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    79 m · 12 sec · Monroe Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 54%
West Bend Freeway
11.1 mi · 33%
West Washington Street
1.08 mi · 3%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.89 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.67 mi · 2%
I 41
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

18.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 23m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Barton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Wauwatosa and 17 miles from Barton.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Barton.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

27 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

35 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

59 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

62 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Barton. Straight-line distance: 28.59 mi (46.01 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Barton

#2 Barton

Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,702
Coordinates43.4436100, -88.1806500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Barton (-88.18065, 43.44361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Barton. The current time is 09:55:20.

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.