How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Whitefish Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Whitefish Bay.
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Start on West State Street
3.2 mi · 9 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North 27th Street
82 m · 8 sec · North 27th Street
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Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 43 North
2017 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
33 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on Egg Harbor Road
537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road
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Turn slight right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Whitefish Bay Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road
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Turn slight left
5 m · 1 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 Whitefish Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North-South Freeway
Continue straight
91.9 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Whitefish Bay?
The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manitowoc Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Wauwatosa and 84.2 miles from Whitefish Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wauwatosa and Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Manitowoc Rapids
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 Manitowoc Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 134.14 mi (215.88 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 13,770 |
| Coordinates | 44.9058300, -87.2173200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.21732, 44.90583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.51 | $63.01 |
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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