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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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 Thiensville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Thiensville.
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Start on West State Street
110 m · 23 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Wauwatosa Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wauwatosa Avenue
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Continue on North 76th Street
8.7 mi · 18 min · North 76th Street
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Continue on Wauwatosa Road
2 mi · 3 min · Wauwatosa Road
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Turn right onto West Mequon Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Mequon Road
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Turn slight left
70 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Cedarburg Road
1544 ft · 38 sec · Cedarburg Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1815 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
2401 ft · 1 min · Green Bay Road
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Turn right onto East Freistadt Road
576 ft · 22 sec · East Freistadt Road
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Turn left onto Vernon Avenue
150 m · 22 sec · Vernon Avenue
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brown Deer.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Thiensville. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.04 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thiensville
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 43.2375100, -87.9787000 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thiensville (-87.9787, 43.23751)
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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