Origin
Greendale, WI
Evening in Greendale on Friday
Local time
5:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greendale, WI to Wauwatosa, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greendale, WI
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Wauwatosa, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greendale, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 10.6 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, South 76th Street, West Watertown Plank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Greendale, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 10.6 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (CTH U / South 76th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northway
Turn left onto Northway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CTH U / South 76th Street
Turn right onto CTH U / South 76th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 41; I 894; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US...
7
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Watertown Plank Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40A-B
Toward Watertown Plank Road
9
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Watertown Plank Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 40A
Toward Watertown Plank Road East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greendale, WI to Wauwatosa, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown Plank Road East along the way.
Watertown Plank Road East
9.1 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| South 76th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Watertown Plank Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Layton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Airport Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Harwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Grange Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greendale, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
1
Start on Schoolway
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Schoolway
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Turn left onto Northway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Grange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Grange Avenue
5
Turn right onto CTH U
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 76th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight left
257 ft
·
13 sec
7
Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Layton Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto South 84th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 84th Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 43 South, I 894 West, I 41 North
10
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Airport Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 41; I 894; US 41
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 40A-B
Toward Watertown Plank Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 40A
Toward Watertown Plank Road East
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Watertown Plank Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Harwood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto WI 181
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Harmonee Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
498 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Menomonee River Parkway
18
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Wauwatosa on Friday
Local time
5:59 PM
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 Greendale, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 10.6 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, South 76th Street, West Watertown Plank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Greendale, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.66 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (CTH U / South 76th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Greendale, WI to Wauwatosa, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown Plank Road East along the way.
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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