Origin
Wauwatosa, WI
Late night in Wauwatosa on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wauwatosa, WI to Lebanon, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Trip Overview
Wauwatosa to Lebanon is 46.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via East-West Freeway, County Road F, and County Road SC, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a straightforward trip. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, whether you're heading out in the morning or afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 28.7 mi | 31m |
| County Road F | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| County Road SC | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| County Highway R | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| WI 16 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Glenview Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| American Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 84th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 28.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa, WI and Lebanon, WI.
1
Start on West State Street
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
West State Street
2
Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
360 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Menomonee River Parkway
3
Turn left onto WI 181
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Harmonee Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto WI 181
520 ft
·
15 sec
·
Harwood Avenue
5
Turn left onto WI 181
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Glenview Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on WI 181
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South 84th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 94 West
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 West: Madison
9
Merge onto I 94
11 mi
·
12 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
18 mi
·
19 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 275
Toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CTH B; CTH F
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road F
13
Continue on CTH F
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
American Street
14
Enter roundabout onto WI 16
236 ft
·
3 sec
·
WI 16
15
Continue on WI 16
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
WI 16
16
Turn right onto CTH SC
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road SC
17
At end of road, turn right onto CTH R
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway R
18
Turn left onto CTH MM
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
19
Arrive at destination
CTH MM
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23.1 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 181 / Harmonee Avenue
Turn left onto WI 181 / Harmonee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 181 / North Glenview Avenue
Turn left onto WI 181 / North Glenview Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 West: Madison
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia
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 275
Toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.22 one way
$14.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Lebanon, WI
Late night in Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Rain Showers Likely
W 15 mph
65% chance
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the route utilizing faster roads. Expect a significant stretch of 28.7 miles on the East-West Freeway, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to County Road F and then County Road SC, the character of the drive may shift to more local roads. The journey balances efficient highway travel with sections that might feel more connected to the surrounding landscape, though the overall profile leans towards expediency.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on East-West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and County Road F. 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 181 / Harmonee Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (WI 181 / Harmonee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (WI 181 / North Glenview Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Between Wauwatosa, WI and Lebanon, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Sullivan and Ixonia.
Cth F: Sullivan
31.4 mi in
|
~38m
Ixonia
31.4 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on East-West 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 Lebanon, 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 181 / Harmonee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (WI 181 / North Glenview Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lebanon, 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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