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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.99 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.11 mi
27.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.11 mi
Kilometers
27.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.99 mi
Kilometers
28.95 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedarburg
Sun, Apr 12, 12:08 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, Apr 12, 12:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-12T11:30
Arrive Cedarburg
Sun, Apr 12, 12:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Brown Deer
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
9 mi
00h 18m
To Cedarburg
9 mi
00h 18m

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

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    110 m · 23 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wauwatosa Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wauwatosa Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North 76th Street

    8.7 mi · 18 min · North 76th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wauwatosa Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wauwatosa Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 76th Street
8.69 mi · 48%
Wauwatosa Road
4 mi · 22%
Cedarburg Road
1.8 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue
1.43 mi · 8%
North Wauwatosa Avenue
1.26 mi · 7%
Highland Road
0.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brown Deer
00h 18m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brown Deer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brown Deer.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

15 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

25 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

50 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

68 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Cedarburg. Straight-line distance: 17.11 mi (27.54 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Cedarburg

City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States

Population6,080
Coordinates43.2966700, -87.9875900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Cedarburg (-87.98759, 43.29667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Cedarburg. The current time is 11:30:42.

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.