How far is Wauwatosa, WI from West Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to West Milwaukee, WI is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city 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 West Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and West Milwaukee.
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Start on West State Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Alois Street
797 ft · 23 sec · North Alois Street
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Take the ramp right toward WI 175 South
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 59 West
529 ft · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West National Avenue
855 ft · 32 sec · West National Avenue
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Turn left onto South 48th Street
889 ft · 31 sec · South 48th Street
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Turn right onto West Beloit Road
58 m · 12 sec · West Beloit Road
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Turn left
51 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
7 m · 3 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
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Turn right
1199 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
96 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
94 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and West Milwaukee.
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.
West State Street
Start on West State Street
1.78 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Sunny near West Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to West Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
West Allis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Wauwatosa and 2.3 miles from West Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wauwatosa and Sunny near West Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near West Allis
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 West Allis.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and West Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 3.11 mi (5 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Milwaukee
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,090 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125100, -87.9725900 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Milwaukee (-87.97259, 43.01251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.60 | $1.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
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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