How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Elroy, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Elroy, WI is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.99 mi
02h 52m
Flight
123.32 mi
198.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.32 mi
Kilometers
198.47 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.99 mi
Kilometers
236.56 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elroy
Fri, May 1, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Fri, May 1, 10:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-01T04:32
Arrive Elroy
Fri, May 1, 7:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Windsor
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States

From Wauwatosa
73.4 mi
01h 26m
To Elroy
73.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
53°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Elroy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Elroy.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    42 m · 6 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway

    110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue

    158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South 84th Street

    1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West

    988 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station

    762 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road HH

    2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH

  16. 16

    Continue on North Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Flint Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1067 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Liberty Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Elroy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 44%
I 39 North
58.7 mi · 40%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 9%
US 12
2.9 mi · 2%
WI 16
2.9 mi · 2%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 26m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elroy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Elroy?

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Wauwatosa and 73.6 miles from Elroy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elroy.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Windsor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

17 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Elroy. Straight-line distance: 123.32 mi (198.47 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,306
Coordinates43.7408000, -90.2723500
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Elroy (-90.27235, 43.7408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.65 $24.15 $48.31
Diesel $5.30 $27.53 $55.06

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Elroy. The current time is 04:32:46.

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.