How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Thiensville, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Thiensville, WI is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.36 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.07 mi
21.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.07 mi
Kilometers
21.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.36 mi
Kilometers
23.11 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thiensville
Sun, May 31, 1:34 PM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Sun, May 31, 2:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-05-31T13:03
Arrive Thiensville
Sun, May 31, 1:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brown Deer
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
7.2 mi
00h 15m
To Thiensville
7.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Thiensville.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    110 m · 23 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wauwatosa Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wauwatosa Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North 76th Street

    8.7 mi · 18 min · North 76th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wauwatosa Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Wauwatosa Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Mequon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Mequon Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    70 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

    1544 ft · 38 sec · Cedarburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1815 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    2401 ft · 1 min · Green Bay Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Freistadt Road

    576 ft · 22 sec · East Freistadt Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Vernon Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Vernon Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vernon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 76th Street
8.69 mi · 60%
Wauwatosa Road
1.99 mi · 14%
North Wauwatosa Avenue
1.26 mi · 9%
West Mequon Road
1.02 mi · 7%
Green Bay Road
0.45 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North 76th Street

Continue on North 76th Street

8.69 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brown Deer
00h 15m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Thiensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Thiensville?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Brown Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Wauwatosa and 7.2 miles from Thiensville.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:28 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 Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Mostly Sunny near Thiensville.

Stop Ideas Near Brown Deer

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 Brown Deer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 9 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 9.4 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 9.1 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 Brown Deer.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

15 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

25 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

50 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

68 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Thiensville. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.04 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Thiensville

#2 Thiensville

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,116
Coordinates43.2375100, -87.9787000
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Thiensville (-87.9787, 43.23751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Thiensville. The current time is 13:03:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.