How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Edgerton, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Edgerton, WI is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jefferson 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 Edgerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Edgerton.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue
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Continue on South 84th Street
1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
988 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
22.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton
1973 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway N
2.9 mi · 4 min · County Highway N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on East Fulton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Fulton Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
829 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Edgerton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Edgerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Edgerton?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 35.4 miles from Wauwatosa and 35.5 miles from Edgerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Edgerton.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Edgerton. Straight-line distance: 55.62 mi (89.51 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edgerton
City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 5,525 |
| Coordinates | 42.8352800, -89.0676100 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgerton (-89.06761, 42.83528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
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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