How far is Wauwatosa, WI from River Hills, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to River Hills, WI is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and River Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and River Hills.
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Start on West State Street
3.2 mi · 9 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North 27th Street
82 m · 8 sec · North 27th Street
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Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 43 North
2017 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
8.7 mi · 12 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Brown Deer Road
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road
2244 ft · 1 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Turn left onto North Spruce Road
1114 ft · 43 sec · North Spruce Road
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Turn left onto West Heather Lane
61 m · 7 sec · West Heather Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Heather Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and River Hills.
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.
North-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
8.73 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Rain Showers near River Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to River Hills?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Wauwatosa and 7.2 miles from River Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Rain Showers near River Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shorewood.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and River Hills. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Hills
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 43.1741800, -87.9242500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Hills (-87.92425, 43.17418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
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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