How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Troy, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Troy, WI is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Troy.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · North Glenview Avenue
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Turn right onto West Bluemound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bluemound Road
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Turn left onto I 41 South, US 45 South
2184 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North Street
72 m · 5 sec · North Street
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Turn slight left
525 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight left onto County Highway ES
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway ES
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Keep slight left to continue on County Highway ES
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway ES
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Continue on County Road ES
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road ES
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road ES
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Troy.
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.
I 43 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
22.3 mi · 00h 24m
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 Likely leaving Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Troy?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Big Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Wauwatosa and 16.3 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Big Bend
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 Big Bend.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Troy. Straight-line distance: 28.96 mi (46.61 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,376 |
| Coordinates | 42.7789000, -88.4448200 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Troy (-88.44482, 42.7789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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