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Trip from Pardeeville, 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

2h

Distance

98.6 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Pardeeville, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Wauwatosa, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pardeeville, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 98.6 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, State Highway 22, US Highway 51 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.2 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.39 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.

Midpoint

49.3 miles from Pardeeville, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 98.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h highway drive covering 98.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and State Highway 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.2 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.8 miles in near I 94.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 98.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 30.8 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
30.8 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
94.9 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

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 305A-B Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
9
95.5 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 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. Exit 305B Toward I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
7
96.9 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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
97.1 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 64.2 mi 1h 9m
State Highway 22 12.3 mi 16m
US Highway 51 10.6 mi 14m
I 39 5.2 mi 5m
North Washington Street 1.3 mi 2m
North Main Street 0.9 mi 2m
West Watertown Plank Road 0.9 mi 2m
Zoo Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 64.2 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pardeeville, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.

1

Start on WI 22; CTH P

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
2

Continue on WI 22

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22
3

Continue on WI 22

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street
4

Continue on WI 22

11 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
5

Enter roundabout onto US 51

135 ft · 2 sec · US Highway 51
6

Continue on US 51

11 mi · 14 min · US Highway 51
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Janesville
8

Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94

5.2 mi · 5 min · I 39; I 90; I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

64 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 94
Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 305A-B Toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 305B Toward I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 40A-B Toward Watertown Plank Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Exit 40A Toward Watertown Plank Road East Use the right lane.
15

Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on Harwood Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Harwood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto WI 181

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway

498 ft · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
19

Arrive at destination

West State Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from Pardeeville, WI, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.2 miles.

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 22 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.3 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

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 Pardeeville, 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 Pardeeville, WI

This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Pardeeville, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 64.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.3 mi from Pardeeville, WI · 1h 3m into the drive

village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottage Grove, WI

49 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

Burke, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Atkinson, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Pardeeville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.2 miles.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 98.6

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1 mi

Lake House Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.4

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+12623543109

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 98.6

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 98.6

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Birch & Banyan Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.5

Hartland, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+12625631034

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.39 one way

$26.79 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $14.95 $29.89
premium $4.15 $16.11 $32.22
diesel $3.75 $14.56 $29.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.6 0 $10.35 $4.73
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.63 $3.94
EV Truck/SUV 39.4 0 $13.80 $6.31

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pardeeville, WI

Late night in Pardeeville on Saturday

Local time

5:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wauwatosa, WI

Late night in Wauwatosa on Saturday

Local time

5:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Cottage Grove, WI

49 mi in

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

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

2h 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 Pardeeville, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 98.6 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, State Highway 22, US Highway 51. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.3 miles from Pardeeville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.39 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 98.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 30.8 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Pardeeville, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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