Origin
Paddock Lake, WI
Morning in Paddock Lake on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paddock Lake, 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
51m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paddock Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Wauwatosa, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paddock Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 37.2 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 65th Street, 246th Avenue, 60th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 37.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
65th Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Paddock Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paddock Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 65th Street | — | — |
| 246th Avenue | — | — |
| 60th Street | — | — |
| Highway 75 | — | — |
| County Road BD | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| North Raynor Avenue | — | — |
| South 124th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
65th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paddock Lake, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
1
Start on 244th Avenue
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
244th Avenue
2
Turn left onto 65th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
65th Street
3
Turn right onto 246th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
246th Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto 60th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street
5
Turn right onto State Highway 75
10 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 75
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road BD
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road BD
7
Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road BD
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Raynor Avenue
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Raynor Avenue
11
Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Raynor Avenue
12
Continue on South 124th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 124th Street
13
Continue on South North Cape Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South North Cape Road
14
Turn right onto Loomis Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Loomis Road
15
Continue straight
449 ft
·
19 sec
16
Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
17
Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
18
Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 43 North, US 45 North
19
Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rock Freeway
20
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
21
Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Zoo Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Watertown Plank Road
23
Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Watertown Plank Road East
24
Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Watertown Plank Road
25
Continue on Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Harwood Avenue
26
Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Harmonee Avenue
27
Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Menomonee River Parkway
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Paddock Lake, WI · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Paddock Lake, 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
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Wauwatosa on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Franklin, WI
19 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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 Paddock Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 37.2 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 65th Street, 246th Avenue, 60th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Paddock Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.82 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.
The drive from Paddock Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paddock Lake, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paddock Lake, 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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