Origin
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Afternoon in Saint Croix Falls on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Wauwatosa, WI
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
331.1 mi
533 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wauwatosa, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 331.1 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Roosevelt Street, East State Street, South Vincent Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
165.5 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 331.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Roosevelt 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Roosevelt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Vincent Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 8 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 130th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 130th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 14th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Roosevelt Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
1
Start on East Kentucky Street
289 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Kentucky Street
2
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Roosevelt Street
3
Turn left onto East State Street
453 ft
·
16 sec
·
East State Street
4
Continue on South Vincent Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Vincent Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge slight left onto US Highway 8
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 8
7
Continue on West 130th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 130th Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 130th Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West 130th Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 130th Avenue
11
Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 130th Avenue
12
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
11 min
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
14th Avenue
16
Exit the rotary onto 14th Avenue
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
14th Avenue
17
Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
18
Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
13 1/2 Avenue
19
Continue on West Division Avenue
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Division Avenue
20
Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
13 1/2 Avenue
21
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge slight right
50 mi
·
55 min
23
Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 53 South: Brackett
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
377 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
25
Exit the roundabout
443 ft
·
9 sec
26
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
27
Merge slight left
168 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 94: Milwaukee
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
31
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Zoo Freeway
32
Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Watertown Plank Road
33
Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Watertown Plank Road East
34
Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Watertown Plank Road
35
Continue on Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Harwood Avenue
36
Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Harmonee Avenue
37
Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Menomonee River Parkway
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.5 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.5 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
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 Saint Croix Falls, 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 Saint Croix Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 331.1 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.5 mi from Saint Croix Falls, WI · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.5 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.29 one way
$100.58 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.44 | $110.88 |
| premium | $4.80 | $62.50 | $125.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.56 | $147.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.3 | 1 | $34.77 | $15.89 |
| Efficient EV | 82.8 | 0 | $28.97 | $13.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.4 | 1 | $46.35 | $21.19 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
5h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 331.1 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Roosevelt Street, East State Street, South Vincent Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.5 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Wauwatosa, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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