How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Ozaukee County, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Ozaukee County, WI is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
31.35 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.13 mi
40.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.13 mi
Kilometers
40.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.35 mi
Kilometers
50.46 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ozaukee County
Wed, Oct 14, 11:29 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Wed, Oct 14, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-10-14T10:42
Arrive Ozaukee County
Wed, Oct 14, 11:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Bayside
WI

Neighborhood in Queens, New York City

From Wauwatosa
15.7 mi
00h 23m
To Ozaukee County
15.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Ozaukee County.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    3.2 mi · 9 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 27th Street

    82 m · 8 sec · North 27th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 43 North

    2017 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington

    928 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Green Bay Avenue

    1230 ft · 30 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue

    581 ft · 10 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Green Bay Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Green Bay Avenue

    1018 ft · 17 sec · East Green Bay Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 33

    2693 ft · 46 sec · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    1719 ft · 29 sec · West Grand Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway LL

    66 m · 4 sec · County Highway LL

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway LL

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway LL

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Highway KK

    1677 ft · 49 sec · County Highway KK

  18. 18

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
23.3 mi · 74%
West State Street
3.19 mi · 10%
County Highway LL
1.41 mi · 5%
West Highland Avenue
1.08 mi · 3%
East Green Bay Avenue
0.58 mi · 2%
State Highway 33
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayside
00h 23m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ozaukee County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Ozaukee County?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Bayside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Wauwatosa and 15.7 miles from Ozaukee County.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wauwatosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ozaukee County.

Stop Ideas Near Bayside

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bayside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

16 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

51 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

65 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Ozaukee County. Straight-line distance: 25.13 mi (40.44 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Ozaukee County

#2 Ozaukee County

County in Wisconsin, United States

Population90,043
Coordinates43.4030500, -87.8906300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Ozaukee County (-87.89063, 43.40305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.73 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $5.31 $5.89 $11.78
Diesel $6.19 $6.87 $13.73

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 · Oct 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Ozaukee County. The current time is 10:42:33.

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.