How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Paddock Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Paddock Lake, WI is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Paddock Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Paddock Lake.
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Start on West State Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Alois Street
797 ft · 23 sec · North Alois Street
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Take the ramp right toward WI 175 South
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Downtown
2060 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
27.4 mi · 31 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
1398 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East
1214 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva
65 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto 75th Street
7.9 mi · 12 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto 248th Avenue
1689 ft · 1 min · 248th Avenue
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Turn right onto 69th Place
156 m · 23 sec · 69th Place
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Continue on 245th Avenue
119 m · 17 sec · 245th Avenue
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Continue on 244th Avenue
1478 ft · 1 min · 244th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 244th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Paddock Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue on North-South Freeway
27.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paddock Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Paddock Lake?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Wauwatosa and 23.7 miles from Paddock Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paddock Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Caledonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caledonia.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Paddock Lake. Straight-line distance: 32.98 mi (53.08 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paddock Lake
City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 3,232 |
| Coordinates | 42.5775200, -88.1050900 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paddock Lake (-88.10509, 42.57752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
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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