How far is Wauwatosa, WI from LeRoy, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to LeRoy, WI is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.08 mi
01h 10m
Flight
45.66 mi
73.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.66 mi
Kilometers
73.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.08 mi
Kilometers
87.03 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LeRoy
Sat, Nov 7, 12:55 PM CST
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sat, Nov 7, 2:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-11-07T11:44
Arrive LeRoy
Sat, Nov 7, 12:55 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
9:30 PM CST
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
Slinger
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
27 mi
00h 35m
To LeRoy
27.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Lomira, Cambellsport

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 67

    71 m · 11 sec · State Highway 67

  13. 13

    Continue on Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lomira Drive

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Lomira Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road Y

    4 mi · 7 min · County Road Y

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road Y

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
26 mi · 48%
Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 34%
County Road Y
4.03 mi · 7%
Lomira Drive
2.24 mi · 4%
Church Street
1.24 mi · 2%
West Watertown Plank Road
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

26 mi · 00h 28m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slinger
00h 35m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
4:08 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near LeRoy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Slinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Wauwatosa and 27.1 miles from LeRoy.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near LeRoy.

Stop Ideas Near Slinger

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

45 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

45 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

48 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

48 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and LeRoy. Straight-line distance: 45.66 mi (73.48 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
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#2 LeRoy

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population996
Coordinates43.5736000, -88.5606600
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: LeRoy (-88.56066, 43.5736)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.70 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $5.24 $10.00 $20.01
Diesel $6.23 $11.90 $23.79

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and LeRoy. The current time is 11:44:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.