Origin
Florence, WI
Afternoon in Florence on Sunday
Local time
3:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, WI to Wauwatosa, WI
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
231.3 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wauwatosa, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 231.3 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, US-141, Roosevelt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
115.6 miles from Florence, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 231.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-141 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roosevelt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 43 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Highland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
1
Start on Quinnesec Street
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
Quinnesec Street
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
3
Continue straight
17 mi
·
22 min
4
Turn right onto US-141
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US-141
5
Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Road
6
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on River Street
29 mi
·
42 min
·
River Street
8
Continue on Main Street
59 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Main Street
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 43 South: Milwaukee
10
Continue straight
118 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Highland Avenue, 11th Street
12
Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Highland Avenue
13
Continue on West Highland Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highland Boulevard
14
Turn left onto North 35th Street
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 35th Street
15
Turn right onto West Linden Place
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Linden Place
16
Turn straight onto West State Street
2.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West State Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.6 miles from Florence, WI, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.6 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wauwatosa, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Florence, WI
This is one driving day of about 231.3 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Florence, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.6 mi from Florence, WI · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.6 miles from Florence, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wauwatosa, WI
The final approach into Wauwatosa, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wauwatosa, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.13 one way
$70.26 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $38.73 | $77.46 |
| premium | $4.80 | $43.66 | $87.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.39 | $102.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.29 | $11.10 |
| Efficient EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.24 | $9.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.5 | 1 | $32.38 | $14.80 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wauwatosa, WI
Afternoon in Wauwatosa on Sunday
Local time
3:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Florence, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 231.3 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, US-141, Roosevelt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.6 miles from Florence, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florence, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, WI to Wauwatosa, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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