How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Rome, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Rome, WI is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Fourth-class city in Waukesha 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 Rome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Rome.
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Start on West State Street
42 m · 6 sec · West State Street
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Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue
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Continue on South 84th Street
1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
988 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH P: Sawyer Road
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH P South: Sawyer Road, Delafield Road
71 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sawyer Road
72 m · 5 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
99 m · 7 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Sawyer Road
32 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
126 m · 8 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sawyer Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sawyer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive
5.3 mi · 8 min · Sunset Drive
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Continue on US Highway 18
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road F
2.2 mi · 4 min · County Road F
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Continue on Main Street
1348 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
55 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Rome.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.8 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Rome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Rome?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Wauwatosa and 19.1 miles from Rome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Rome.
Stop Ideas Near Delafield
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 Delafield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Rome. Straight-line distance: 31.86 mi (51.28 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rome
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 42.9802900, -88.6312100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-88.63121, 42.98029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
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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