How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Cedarburg, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Cedarburg, WI is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Cedarburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Cedarburg.
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Start on West State Street
110 m · 23 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Wauwatosa Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wauwatosa Avenue
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Continue on North 76th Street
8.7 mi · 18 min · North 76th Street
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Continue on Wauwatosa Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wauwatosa Road
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Turn right onto Highland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Road
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Turn left onto Cedarburg Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Cedarburg.
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.
North 76th Street
Continue on North 76th Street
8.69 mi · 00h 18m
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 Cedarburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Cedarburg?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Brown Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Wauwatosa and 9 miles from Cedarburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 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 Cedarburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brown Deer
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 Brown Deer.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Cedarburg. Straight-line distance: 17.11 mi (27.54 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedarburg
City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States
| Population | 6,080 |
| Coordinates | 43.2966700, -87.9875900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedarburg (-87.98759, 43.29667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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