How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Burke, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Burke, WI is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
69.11 mi
01h 22m
Flight
64.29 mi
103.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.29 mi
Kilometers
103.46 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.11 mi
Kilometers
111.22 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burke
Wed, Apr 22, 9:37 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-22T20:15
Arrive Burke
Wed, Apr 22, 9:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
34.5 mi
00h 41m
To Burke
34.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South 84th Street

    1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West

    988 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    49.3 mi · 53 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

    5 m · 1 sec · County Highway N

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    150 m · 9 sec · County Highway N

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road TT

    52 m · 3 sec · County Road TT

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road TT

    2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road TT

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway T

    1 mi · 1 min · County Highway T

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Reiner Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Reiner Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Burke Road

    2704 ft · 1 min · Burke Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burke Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
60.1 mi · 87%
County Road TT
2.47 mi · 4%
Reiner Road
2.01 mi · 3%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi · 2%
County Highway T
1.02 mi · 1%
I 94 West
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
64.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 41m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Sunny near Burke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Wauwatosa and 34.6 miles from Burke.

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

The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Burke. Straight-line distance: 64.29 mi (103.46 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Burke

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,445
Coordinates43.1358300, -89.2762300
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Burke (-89.27623, 43.13583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Burke. The current time is 20:15:01.

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.