How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Yorkville, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Yorkville, WI is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Yorkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Yorkville.
-
1
Start on West State Street
42 m · 6 sec · West State Street
-
2
Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
-
3
Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue
-
4
Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue
-
5
Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Glenview Avenue
-
6
Turn right onto West Bluemound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bluemound Road
-
7
Turn left onto I 41 South, US 45 South
2184 ft · 55 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
1.4 km · 1 min
-
10
Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
934 ft · 22 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.7 mi · 9 min
-
12
Turn right onto West Loomis Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road
-
13
Turn left onto South North Cape Road
2183 ft · 49 sec · South North Cape Road
-
14
Continue on South 124th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street
-
15
Continue on North Raynor Avenue
7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue
-
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Avenue
74 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
-
17
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
-
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
-
19
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue
-
20
Turn left onto 63rd Drive
983 ft · 47 sec · 63rd Drive
-
21
Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road
60 m · 15 sec · Old Yorkville Road
-
22
Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Yorkville.
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 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 leaving Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Yorkville?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Wauwatosa and 13.1 miles from Yorkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wauwatosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorkville.
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 Yorkville. Straight-line distance: 21.27 mi (34.23 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yorkville
Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 3,143 |
| Coordinates | 42.7419600, -88.0267500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorkville (-88.02675, 42.74196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.