How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Belgium, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Belgium, WI is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
40.15 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.1 mi
51.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.1 mi
Kilometers
51.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.15 mi
Kilometers
64.62 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgium
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-19T07:40
Arrive Belgium
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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

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
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
20.1 mi
00h 27m
To Belgium
20.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    3.2 mi · 9 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 27th Street

    82 m · 8 sec · North 27th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 43 North

    2017 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    14 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH D: Belgium, Lake Church

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
34.1 mi · 85%
West State Street
3.19 mi · 8%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 3%
I 43 North
0.38 mi · 1%
CTH D
0.29 mi · 1%
North 27th Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 27m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Belgium.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Wauwatosa and 20.1 miles from Belgium.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Belgium.

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Belgium. Straight-line distance: 32.1 mi (51.66 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
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#2 Belgium

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,444
Coordinates43.4997200, -87.8503700
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Belgium (-87.85037, 43.49972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Belgium. The current time is 07:40:52.

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.