How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Genesee, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Genesee, WI is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Genesee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Genesee.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18, WI 164 South, CTH JJ: Barker Road, Bluemound Road
765 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 18 East, CTH Y, CTH JJ: Barker Road, Bluemound Road
561 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 18, CTH JJ: Waukesha, Barker Road North
764 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto West Bluemound Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bluemound Road
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Turn slight left
6.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight
913 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Genesee Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Genesee Road
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Continue on State Highway 59
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 83
68 m · 13 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1235 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 83
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Turn right onto Old Village Road
136 m · 22 sec · Old Village Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
126 m · 18 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Genesee.
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.
East-West Freeway
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
6.6 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Genesee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Genesee?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Wauwatosa and 11.6 miles from Genesee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Genesee.
Stop Ideas Near Waukesha
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 Waukesha.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Genesee. Straight-line distance: 18.97 mi (30.53 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Genesee
Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,341 |
| Coordinates | 42.9527900, -88.3589800 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Genesee (-88.35898, 42.95279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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