Origin
Fox Point, WI
Late night in Fox Point on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox Point, WI to Wauwatosa, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox Point, WI
Lynne Jablonski
Wauwatosa, WI
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Trip Overview
Fox Point to Wauwatosa is 13.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wisconsin's Midwest region, offering a straightforward transition between two communities. Expect a mixed drive that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than about the journey itself. Given the minimal distance and time, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a simple commute, requiring no overnight planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| West State Street | 2.7 mi | 7m |
| West Highland Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Port Washington Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Bradley Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Highland Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Santa Monica Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Good Hope Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Point, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
1
Start on North Santa Monica Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Santa Monica Boulevard
2
Turn left onto East Bradley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bradley Road
3
Turn left onto North Port Washington Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Port Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto West Good Hope Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Good Hope Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 43 South
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 43
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 72E
Toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 18
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 18
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highland Boulevard
10
Turn left onto US 18
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 35th Street
11
Turn right onto West Linden Place
120 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Linden Place
12
Turn straight onto West State Street
2.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West State Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Port Washington Road
Turn left onto North Port Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West Good Hope Road
Turn right onto West Good Hope Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 43 South
8
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 72E
Toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 18 / West Highland Avenue
Turn right onto US 18 / West Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Wauwatosa, WI
Late night in Wauwatosa on Tuesday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
27m 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?
This drive features a 49% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on the North-South Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.6 miles on this freeway, providing a consistent pace. As you transition to West State Street and then West Highland Avenue, the character shifts from faster highway speeds to more typical urban and suburban road conditions. The overall profile is a mixed drive, blending freeway efficiency with local street navigation.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North Port Washington Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North Port Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (West Good Hope Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Wauwatosa, WI
Full guide →Wauwatosa is in Southeast Wisconsin.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on North-South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wauwatosa, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.8 miles (North Port Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (West Good Hope Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wauwatosa, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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