How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Juneau, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Juneau, WI is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
55.64 mi
01h 15m
Flight
42.87 mi
69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.87 mi
Kilometers
69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.64 mi
Kilometers
89.54 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juneau
Sat, May 2, 12:53 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sat, May 2, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-01T23:38
Arrive Juneau
Sat, May 2, 12:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Cedar Lake
WI

Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
27.8 mi
00h 37m
To Juneau
27.8 mi
00h 37m

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
52°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Watertown Plank Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton

    758 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    2562 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    13 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 33

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 26

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Oak Grove Street

    32 m · 3 sec · West Oak Grove Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Oak Grove Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 33%
State Highway 33
15.5 mi · 28%
US 41 North
13 mi · 23%
State Highway 26
1.52 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.46 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

18.2 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Lake
00h 37m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Cedar Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Wauwatosa and 27.8 miles from Juneau.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 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 Partly Sunny near Juneau.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Lake, 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 Cedar Lake.

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

46 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

46 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

47 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Juneau. Straight-line distance: 42.87 mi (69 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Juneau

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,532
Coordinates43.4055500, -88.7051000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Juneau (-88.7051, 43.40555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Juneau. The current time is 23:38:25.

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.