How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Eagle, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Eagle, WI is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Eagle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Eagle.
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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
158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Glenview Avenue
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Turn right onto West Bluemound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bluemound Road
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Turn left onto I 41 South, US 45 South
2184 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 83: Waterford, Mukwonago
1467 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
154 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto South Rochester Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Rochester Street
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Turn slight left
158 m · 29 sec
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Turn slight left onto County Highway NN
6.2 mi · 10 min · County Highway NN
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Grove Street
55 m · 6 sec · North Grove Street
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Eagle.
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.
I 43 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
16.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Eagle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Eagle?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Big Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Wauwatosa and 16.5 miles from Eagle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Eagle.
Stop Ideas Near Big Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Bend.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Eagle. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.42 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagle
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,650 |
| Coordinates | 42.8794600, -88.4742700 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle (-88.47427, 42.87946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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