Origin
Wauwatosa, WI
Afternoon in Wauwatosa on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wauwatosa, WI to Newburg, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wauwatosa, WI
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Newburg, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Newburg, WI covers 35.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, State Highway 33, I 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 20.1 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 33 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| I 43 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| West State Street | 3.2 mi | 8m |
| West Dekora Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Highland Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Green Bay Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Division Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 20.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa, WI and Newburg, WI.
1
Start on West State Street
3.2 mi
·
8 min
·
West State Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto WI 57
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 27th Street
3
Turn right onto US 18; WI 57
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Highland Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 43 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 43
20 mi
·
24 min
·
North-South Freeway
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 43; WI 57
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto WI 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Bay Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto WI 33
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dekora Street
10
Continue on WI 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 33
11
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 33
12
Continue on WI 33
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 33
13
Turn slight right onto Division Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Division Street
14
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Salisbury Street
15
Arrive at destination
Salisbury Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Wauwatosa, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 43 North
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / North-South Freeway toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
8
28 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Salisbury Street
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Newburg, WI
Afternoon in Newburg on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
19 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
54m 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?
35.5 mi in 54m, mostly highway — 20.1 mi of that is on North-South Freeway.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and State Highway 33. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Newburg, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Washington along the way.
Port Washington
28 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on North-South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newburg, 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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