Wauwatosa, WI Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Wauwatosa, WI is a local road trip base with 58 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 115 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Wauwatosa, WI spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

58

Longest Drive

357.2 mi

Randall, WI

Quickest Drive

12m

Butler, WI

Plan Around Wauwatosa, WI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Wauwatosa, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Randall, WI to Wauwatosa, WI 357.2 mi · 7h 8m Saint Croix Falls, WI to Wauwatosa, WI 331.1 mi · 5h 14m Somerset, WI to Wauwatosa, WI 315.6 mi · 4h 54m North Hudson, WI to Wauwatosa, WI 308.4 mi · 4h 44m

Continue From Wauwatosa, WI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Wauwatosa, WI to Randall, WI 356.8 mi · 7h 7m Wauwatosa, WI to Balsam Lake, WI 325 mi · 6h 13m Wauwatosa, WI to Somerset, WI 313.9 mi · 5h 50m Wauwatosa, WI to Saint Germain, WI 260.1 mi · 5h 13m

Trips from Wauwatosa, WI

Wauwatosa, WI to Randall, WI

356.8 mi 7h 7m

Wauwatosa, WI to Balsam Lake, WI

325 mi 6h 13m

Wauwatosa, WI to Somerset, WI

313.9 mi 5h 50m

Wauwatosa, WI to Saint Germain, WI

260.1 mi 5h 13m

Wauwatosa, WI to Arbor Vitae, WI

252.1 mi 5h 1m

Wauwatosa, WI to Conover, WI

247 mi 5h 31m

Wauwatosa, WI to Blair, WI

215.6 mi 4h 2m

Wauwatosa, WI to Ettrick, WI

213.7 mi 4h 13m

Wauwatosa, WI to Marion, WI

134.3 mi 2h 44m

Wauwatosa, WI to Bellevue, WI

110.1 mi 2h 9m

Wauwatosa, WI to Combined Locks, WI

105.2 mi 2h 2m

Wauwatosa, WI to Denmark, WI

103.1 mi 2h 3m

Wauwatosa, WI to Cross Plains, WI

94.3 mi 1h 56m

Wauwatosa, WI to Poynette, WI

90.3 mi 1h 48m

Wauwatosa, WI to Lodi, WI

90 mi 1h 44m

Wauwatosa, WI to Dunkirk, WI

79 mi 1h 38m

Wauwatosa, WI to Brothertown, WI

75.9 mi 1h 34m

Wauwatosa, WI to Beloit, WI

73.1 mi 1h 28m

Driving from Wauwatosa, WI

On average, trips departing from Wauwatosa, WI run 115 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 19m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 357 miles (7h 7m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Wauwatosa, WI are Randall, WI (356.8 mi, 7h 7m), Balsam Lake, WI (325 mi, 6h 13m), Somerset, WI (313.9 mi, 5h 50m), Saint Germain, WI (260.1 mi, 5h 13m), and Arbor Vitae, WI (252.1 mi, 5h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 115-mile drive from Wauwatosa, WI, expect to burn about 4.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 mapped routes leaving Wauwatosa, WI and 27 routes heading into Wauwatosa, WI, covering 58 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 357 miles.

The longest mapped route from Wauwatosa, WI covers 357 miles and takes approximately 7h 7m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Wauwatosa, WI runs about 115 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Wauwatosa, WI include Randall, WI, Balsam Lake, WI, Somerset, WI and Saint Germain, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.