Wauwatosa, WI Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Wauwatosa, WI is a local road trip base with 41 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 271 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Wauwatosa, WI head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
41
Longest Drive
380.3 mi
Parkland, WI
Quickest Drive
3h 44m
North La Crosse, 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.
Continue From Wauwatosa, WI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Parkland, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Balsam Lake, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Prescott, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Amery, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Little Falls, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Hurley, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Ellsworth, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Ladysmith, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Woodville, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Menomonie, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Arbor Vitae, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Lake Tomahawk, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Minocqua, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Conover, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Lake Hallie, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Seymour, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Altoona, WI
Wauwatosa, WI to Rhinelander, WI
Driving from Wauwatosa, WI
On average, trips departing from Wauwatosa, WI run 271 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 13m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 380 miles (7h 1m), while the shortest is just 206 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Wauwatosa, WI are Parkland, WI (380.3 mi, 7h 1m), Balsam Lake, WI (325 mi, 6h 13m), Prescott, WI (321.2 mi, 5h 57m), Amery, WI (313 mi, 5h 56m), and Little Falls, WI (311.8 mi, 5h 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 271-mile drive from Wauwatosa, WI, expect to burn about 10.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 21 mapped routes leaving Wauwatosa, WI and 20 routes heading into Wauwatosa, WI, covering 41 total connections. Distances range from 206 to 380 miles.
The longest mapped route from Wauwatosa, WI covers 380 miles and takes approximately 7h 1m. Shorter options start at just 206 miles.
The average route from Wauwatosa, WI runs about 271 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Wauwatosa, WI include Parkland, WI, Balsam Lake, WI, Prescott, WI and Amery, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Wauwatosa, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
47,718
Median Income
$93,859
Median Home Value
$307,600
Median Age
38.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Wauwatosa, WI
A sampling of people born in Wauwatosa, WI.
David J. Wineland
1944
American physicist
Joel Whitburn
1939–2022
American music historian (1939–2022)
Matthew Busche
1985
American racing cyclist
Jerry Smith
1987
American basketball player
Tony Smith
1968
American basketball player (born 1968)
Kathryn Casey
2000
True crime writer, novelist and journalist
George Chanos
1950
American attorney and politician
Scott Merritt
1982
American basketball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Wauwatosa, WI.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
church building in Wauwatosa, United States of America
Lowell Damon House
historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Thomas B. Hart House
historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Washington Highlands Historic District
historic district in Wisconsin, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1006865), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa is in Southeast Wisconsin.
Wauwatosa is a “streetcar suburb” of Milwaukee, meaning that it was designed to be connected to the city via streetcars, which were a common mode of public transportation in the early 20th century. While the streetcars no longer run through Wauwatosa, the city’s urban layout and architecture have been heavily influenced by its time as a streetcar suburb. Particularly in eastern Wauwatosa, it can be difficult to distinguish between the two cities without looking at the street signs, which are blue in Wauwatosa and green in Milwaukee. West Allis, another streetcar suburb, also borders Wauwatosa. (Street signs in West Allis are also green, but they lack the silver border used in Milwaukee.) Discover Wauwatosa (official tourism website)
1 Kneeland-Walker House, 7406 Hillcrest Dr, ☏ +1 414 774-8672, [email protected]. Tours Wednesdays by appointment. Queen Anne mansion, built in 1890, on the National Register of Historic Places. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 9400 W Congress St, ☏ +1 414 461-9400. Tours by appointment. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. $30. (updated Feb 2025) 3 Washington Highlands Historic District (Bordered by 68th St, 60th St, Milwaukee Ave, and Lloyd St). A planned neighborhood designed in 1916, influenced by the garden city movement, on the National Register of Historic Places. (updated Feb 2025)
1 Blue Mound Golf and Country Club, 10122 W North Ave, ☏ +1 414 258-4656. (updated Feb 2025)
Pizzeria Piccola, 7606 W State St, ☏ +1 414 443-0800, [email protected]. Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F 11AM-10PM. Specializing in wood-fired personal pizzas, Pizzeria Piccola also offers salads and appetizers. An outside terrace is available for dining in the warmer months.
1 Residence Inn Milwaukee West, 1300 Discovery Pkwy, ☏ +1 414 258-2575. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Extended stay hotel near the regional medical complex. $160. (updated Feb 2025) 2 Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center, 11111 W North Ave, ☏ +1 414 778 0333, toll-free: +1 888 465 4329, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11am. $100. (updated Feb 2025) 3 Forty Winks Inn, 11017 W Bluemound Rd, ☏ +1 414-774-2800, toll-free: +1 800-946-5746. Extended stay motel. $100. (updated Feb 2025)
Information about getting in to Milwaukee generally applies to Wauwatosa as well.
Wauwatosa is integrated into the Milwaukee urban landscape, so most of the information there applies to Wauwatosa as well, including bus, bicycle, and car transportation. Several Milwaukee County Transit System routes, which tend to follow the grid-based streets, serve Wauwatosa. Most of the high-frequency routes are east-west and end in Milwaukee. There is only one high-frequency north-south route. Waukesha Metro Route 1 serves portions of Bluemound Road and connects with MCTS in Wauwatosa. Major destinations served by multiple routes include: Mayfair Mall The Wauwatosa Village Milwaukee Regional Medical Center
Travel tips adapted from Wauwatosa on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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