How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Maple Bluff, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Maple Bluff, WI is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
73.15 mi
01h 30m
Flight
69.39 mi
111.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.39 mi
Kilometers
111.68 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.15 mi
Kilometers
117.73 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-18T08:23
Arrive Maple Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
36.5 mi
00h 45m
To Maple Bluff
36.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Maple Bluff.

  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 left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    140 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Aberg Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Aberg Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue

    1729 ft · 51 sec · North Sherman Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oxford Place

    135 m · 20 sec · Oxford Place

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kensington Drive

    1261 ft · 1 min · Kensington Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fisk Place

    638 ft · 28 sec · Fisk Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lakewood Boulevard

    959 ft · 44 sec · Lakewood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Farwell Drive

    1649 ft · 1 min · Farwell Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Butternut Road

    1364 ft · 60 sec · Butternut Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Butternut Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Butternut Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Farwell Drive

    37 m · 12 sec · Farwell Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bay Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · Bay Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
64.3 mi · 88%
I 39 South
3.07 mi · 4%
Aberg Avenue
1.41 mi · 2%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi · 2%
I 94 West
0.96 mi · 1%
Farwell Drive
0.34 mi
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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 45m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Rain Showers Likely near Maple Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Maple Bluff?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 36.5 miles from Wauwatosa and 36.7 miles from Maple Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Rain Showers Likely near Maple Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Maple Bluff. Straight-line distance: 69.39 mi (111.68 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Maple Bluff

#2 Maple Bluff

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,307
Coordinates43.1183300, -89.3795600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Maple Bluff (-89.37956, 43.11833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Maple Bluff. The current time is 08:23:44.

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.