Origin
Slinger, WI
Late night in Slinger on Tuesday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slinger, 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
37m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Slinger, WI
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Wauwatosa, WI
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Trip Overview
Slinger, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is 27.8 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 41, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive located entirely within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brevity and focus on highway travel, this route is best suited for those looking for a quick and efficient journey between these two locations, rather than a leisurely scenic tour. You'll find the trip is mostly on major roadways, making it simple to navigate and predict your arrival time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 23.1 mi | 27m |
| West Watertown Plank Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Washington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Commerce Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 60 East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Harwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harmonee Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Menomonee River Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 23.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slinger, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
1
Start on Kettle Moraine Drive South
414 ft
·
17 sec
·
Kettle Moraine Drive South
2
Turn right onto WI 175
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
3
Turn slight left onto WI 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Boulevard
4
Continue on WI 60
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 60 East
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41
23 mi
·
27 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 40A-B
Toward Watertown Plank Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40A
Toward Watertown Plank Road East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Watertown Plank Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Harwood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto WI 181
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Harmonee Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
498 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Menomonee River Parkway
13
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 175 / East Washington Street
Turn right onto WI 175 / East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Watertown Plank Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40A-B
Toward Watertown Plank Road
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Watertown Plank Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 40A
Toward Watertown Plank Road East
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
WI 181 / Harmonee Avenue
Turn left onto WI 181 / Harmonee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:40 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey on major roadways like I 41. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 23.1 miles on I 41. The drive is characterized by its directness, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. Expect a fairly uniform driving experience as you transition from the interstate to local roads closer to your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.1 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and West Watertown Plank Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 175 / East Washington Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 175 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Slinger, WI to Wauwatosa, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Watertown Plank Road East along the way.
Watertown Plank Road East
25.7 mi in
|
~31m
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 37m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 miles on I 41. 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 0.1 miles (WI 175 / East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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