Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
94.3 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
The drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Cross Plains, WI covers 94.3 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Menomonee River Parkway, Harmonee Avenue, Harwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.81 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.2 miles from Wauwatosa, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 94.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Menomonee River Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harmonee Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Glenview Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 84th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa, WI and Cross Plains, WI.
Start on West State Street
Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
Continue on South 84th Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Greenway Boulevard
Turn left onto Greenway Boulevard
Turn right onto John Q Hammons Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deming Way
Exit the roundabout onto Deming Way
Turn left onto University Avenue
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 58m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cross Plains, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Wauwatosa, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Wauwatosa, WI
This is one driving day of about 94.3 miles and 1h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.2 mi from Wauwatosa, WI · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.2 miles from Wauwatosa, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.81 one way
$25.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $14.29 | $28.59 |
| premium | $4.15 | $15.41 | $30.81 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
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: 33 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.53 |
| Efficient EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.20 | $6.04 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Wauwatosa on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cross Plains on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
47 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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