How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Union Grove, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Union Grove, WI is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 47m.
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.
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Union Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Union Grove.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
934 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Loomis Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road
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Turn left onto South North Cape Road
2183 ft · 49 sec · South North Cape Road
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Continue on South 124th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street
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Continue on North Raynor Avenue
7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Avenue
74 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Colony Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · North Colony Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Colony Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Colony Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Colony Avenue
38 m · 7 sec · South Colony Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Colony Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Colony Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1990 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Union Grove.
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 Raynor Avenue
Continue on North Raynor Avenue
6.98 mi · 00h 11m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wauwatosa and Sunny near Union Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Union Grove?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Wauwatosa and 14.2 miles from Union Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Sunny near Union Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Union Grove. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.34 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union Grove
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 5,266 |
| Coordinates | 42.6880700, -88.0514700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Grove (-88.05147, 42.68807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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