Origin
Rochester, WI
Afternoon in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, 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
35m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, WI
Tom Fisk
Wauwatosa, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 26.7 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue, Highway 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Milwaukee Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 36 | — | — |
| Loomis Road | — | — |
| West Saint Martins Road | — | — |
| South Lovers Lane Road | — | — |
| I 43 North | — | — |
| Rock Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto Milwaukee Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
4
Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
5
Continue on Loomis Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Loomis Road
6
Continue straight
449 ft
·
19 sec
7
Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
8
Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 43 North, US 45 North
10
Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rock Freeway
11
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
12
Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Zoo Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Watertown Plank Road
14
Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Watertown Plank Road East
15
Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Watertown Plank Road
16
Continue on Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Harwood Avenue
17
Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Harmonee Avenue
18
Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Menomonee River Parkway
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Wauwatosa on Saturday
Local time
3:35 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
26.7 mi in 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Washington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Rochester, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is easy. At 35m 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 Rochester, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rochester, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wauwatosa, WI before heading back.
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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