Origin
Fredonia, WI
Late night in Fredonia on Saturday
Local time
3:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredonia, WI to Wauwatosa, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredonia, WI
Andreas Schnabl
Wauwatosa, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Fredonia to Wauwatosa is 34.7 miles and takes about 49 minutes via State Highway 57, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a good option for a quick hop between towns. Expect a fairly direct journey with minimal complexity, ideal if you're looking for efficiency rather than a winding scenic adventure. The short duration means you can easily fit this into a busy schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 85% of it on major roads. You'll spend most of your time on State Highway 57, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 29.6 miles. The character is one of steady progress, largely on well-maintained state highways designed for efficient travel. You'll experience the predictable rhythm of highway driving for the bulk of the journey, transitioning smoothly onto West State Street and then West Highland Avenue as you approach your destination. It’s not a route known for sharp turns or dramatic landscape changes, but rather a consistent pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and West State Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH A; CTH H / Fredonia Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH A; CTH H / Fredonia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH A; CTH H / Fredonia Avenue
Turn left onto CTH A; CTH H / Fredonia Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 57 / State Highway 57
Turn right onto WI 57 / State Highway 57
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 72E
Toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 18 / West Highland Avenue
Turn right onto US 18 / West Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
32 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 18 / North 35th Street
Turn left onto US 18 / North 35th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 57 | 29.6 mi | 36m |
| West State Street | 2.7 mi | 7m |
| West Highland Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Highland Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fredonia Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 35th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Milwaukee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Linden Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 57
— 29.6 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
1
Start on North Milwaukee Street
165 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
2
Turn left onto CTH A; CTH H
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Fredonia Avenue
3
Turn right onto WI 57
30 mi
·
36 min
·
State Highway 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 72E
Toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto US 18
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 18
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highland Boulevard
7
Turn left onto US 18
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 35th Street
8
Turn right onto West Linden Place
120 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Linden Place
9
Turn straight onto West State Street
2.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West State Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Fredonia, WI · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Fredonia, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wauwatosa, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wauwatosa, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.42 one way
$10.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Wauwatosa on Saturday
Local time
3:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
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 Fredonia, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 34.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 57, West State Street, West Highland Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Fredonia, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH A; CTH H / Fredonia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fredonia, WI to Wauwatosa, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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