Origin
Wauwatosa, WI
Afternoon in Wauwatosa on Saturday
Local time
3:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wauwatosa, WI to Paddock Lake, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Paddock Lake, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Paddock Lake, WI covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Alois Street, WI 175 South, I 94 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Alois Street | — | — |
| WI 175 South | — | — |
| I 94 East | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| WI 50 | — | — |
| I 41 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Alois Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa, WI and Paddock Lake, WI.
1
Start on West State Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West State Street
2
Turn left onto North Alois Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Alois Street
3
Take the ramp right toward WI 175 South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
WI 175 South
4
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
5
Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Downtown
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 94 East: Downtown
6
Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East-West Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 43 South, I 94: Chicago
8
Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North-South Freeway
9
Continue on North-South Freeway
27 mi
·
30 min
·
North-South Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva
11
Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 41 South, I 94 East
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva
213 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva
13
Merge slight left onto 75th Street
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
75th Street
14
Turn right onto 248th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
248th Avenue
15
Turn right onto 69th Place
512 ft
·
23 sec
·
69th Place
16
Continue on 245th Avenue
390 ft
·
17 sec
·
245th Avenue
17
Continue on 244th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
244th Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.39 one way
$14.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Paddock Lake, WI
Afternoon in Paddock Lake on Saturday
Local time
3:34 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
1h 5m 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?
47.3 mi in 1h 5m 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.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Alois Street.
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 Wauwatosa, WI to Paddock Lake, WI is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Wauwatosa, WI to Paddock Lake, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 Wauwatosa, WI to Paddock Lake, 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 Paddock Lake, 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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