How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Butler, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Butler, WI is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Butler.
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Start on West State Street
42 m · 6 sec · West State Street
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Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Continue on West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton
758 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH EE: Hampton Avenue
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH EE: Hampton Avenue West, Butler
65 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto West Hampton Avenue
2438 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Avenue
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Turn right onto North 124th Street
118 m · 17 sec · North 124th Street
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Turn left onto West Stark Street
945 ft · 32 sec · West Stark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Stark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Butler.
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.
Zoo Freeway
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.84 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Butler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Butler?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elm Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Wauwatosa and 3.4 miles from Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 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 Butler.
Stop Ideas Near Elm Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elm Grove.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Butler. Straight-line distance: 5 mi (8.04 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butler
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,795 |
| Coordinates | 43.1058400, -88.0695300 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butler (-88.06953, 43.10584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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