How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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 20m.
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 thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish Bay and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Wauwatosa.
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Start on North Marlborough Drive
16 m · 4 sec · North Marlborough Drive
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Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard
1473 ft · 55 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Hampton Road
89 m · 12 sec · East Hampton Road
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Continue on East Hampton Avenue
3078 ft · 2 min · East Hampton Avenue
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Turn left
1182 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.7 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue
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Continue on West Highland Boulevard
2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 35th Street
84 m · 10 sec · North 35th Street
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Turn right onto West Linden Place
37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place
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Turn straight onto West State Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish Bay and Wauwatosa.
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-South Freeway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.72 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish Bay to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Whitefish Bay and 6.6 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 7 mi (11.26 km).
#1 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,110 |
| Coordinates | 43.1133400, -87.9000900 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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