How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Spring Valley, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Spring Valley, WI is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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 35m.
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.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Spring Valley.
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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
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
35.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 42: Sheboygan, Howards Grove
877 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
60 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
575 ft · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1204 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
51 m · 3 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Wisconsin Drive
2718 ft · 54 sec · North Wisconsin Drive
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Continue on State Highway 42
5.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left onto Pioneer Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Spring Valley.
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 straight
35.1 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Belgium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Wauwatosa and 35.8 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Belgium
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 Belgium.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 62.03 mi (99.82 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Valley
Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 43.9388800, -87.8395300 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-87.83953, 43.93888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
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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