How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Bergen, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Bergen, WI is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
66.27 mi
01h 21m
Flight
58.02 mi
93.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.02 mi
Kilometers
93.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.27 mi
Kilometers
106.65 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bergen
Sun, Apr 12, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, Apr 12, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-12T09:56
Arrive Bergen
Sun, Apr 12, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Troy
WI

Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
33.1 mi
00h 40m
To Bergen
33.2 mi
00h 40m

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

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Glenview Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Bluemound Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bluemound Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 41 South, US 45 South

    2184 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    53.6 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South State Road 140

    1426 ft · 33 sec · South State Road 140

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Highway 140

    1039 ft · 21 sec · South State Highway 140

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Road 140

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South State Road 140

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Bergen Road

    994 ft · 46 sec · South Bergen Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
53.6 mi · 81%
Zoo Freeway
4.39 mi · 7%
South State Road 140
4.11 mi · 6%
Church Street
1 mi · 2%
West Bluemound Road
0.9 mi · 1%
North Glenview Avenue
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

53.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 40m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Bergen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Wauwatosa and 33.2 miles from Bergen.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Bergen.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

46 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

46 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Bergen. Straight-line distance: 58.02 mi (93.37 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

Unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,364
Coordinates42.4939100, -88.8653800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Bergen (-88.86538, 42.49391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.85 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.7 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $4.65 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $5.30 $12.41 $24.82

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 Bergen. The current time is 09:56:52.

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.