Last updated on October 7, 2025
If you use Waze for navigation, you still need a mileage tracker to keep IRS-ready records for mileage deduction. Waze guides you, while MileageWise tracks your business miles and creates compliant reports.
The best part: you can open Waze from inside MileageWise, log trips, and navigate with ease.
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Meet MileageWise and Waze
Waze: Real-Time Navigation for Drivers
Waze is a popular navigation app powered by community input. It helps drivers find the fastest routes, avoid traffic, and get live alerts about road conditions, police, or construction. With its real-time updates and easy interface, it’s the go-to app for anyone who spends a lot of time on the road.
MileageWise: The Smart Mileage Tracker App
MileageWise is an automatic mileage tracking app that helps you keep accurate mileage records for mileage deduction. It records your drives automatically, categorizes trips as business or personal, and generates IRS-compliant mileage logs ready for tax season.
Main features:
- Automatic Mileage Tracking: Logs your drives in the background without extra taps.
- Quick Setup: Start tracking in minutes — no complicated settings.
- Privacy-Focused: Records only what’s necessary, without sharing personal data.
- Ad-Free Experience: A clean, distraction-free interface built for professionals.
- Accurate Mileage Capture: Extra safeguards so start and end points are logged reliably.
Waze vs. MileageWise at a Glance
| Feature | Waze | MileageWise |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | Navigation and traffic updates | Mileage tracking for taxes or reimbursements |
| Trip Tracking | Manual route distance only | Automatic detection and trip logging |
| Reports | No business/personal separation | IRS-compliant reports with categories |
| Best For | Real-time navigation | Accurate mileage tracking and tax reporting |
Benefits of Using MileageWise with Waze
When combined, MileageWise and Waze make driving for business smoother and more efficient. Here’s what you gain from the integration:
- Seamless workflow: Launch Waze from MileageWise without switching apps.
- Simple Input: Just enter your destination in MileageWise as you would in a navigation app. Then with one tap, MileageWise logs your trip and opens Waze, with your trip already planned, ready to go.
- Accurate records: Waze handles navigation while MileageWise takes care of tracking mileage precisely.
- Time savings: Focus on the road instead of remembering to record your trips.
- Peace of mind: Your mileage data is saved and ready for tax time.
How the Waze Mileage Tracker Integration Works
- Open the MileageWise app and enable Waze navigation.
- Make sure you have Waze downloaded and set up.
- Add a new trip in MileageWise and tap the “Pre-save and Navigate with Waze” button.
- Drive as usual — MileageWise logs the trip while Waze guides you.
- Once you arrive, MileageWise automatically records the trip distance.
What Users Are Saying
MileageWise App Reviews
- “So easy to use! Tracks my drives automatically, and the reports are super clean. Perfect for taxes.”
- “I love that I can drive with Waze and MileageWise takes care of the mileage. I don’t miss a single trip.”
Waze Integration Feedback
- “It’s great having both in one place — no need to switch between apps.”
- “MileageWise + Waze makes business driving effortless.”
Drive Smart, Track Smarter
Waze helps you navigate. MileageWise keeps your business drives IRS-ready. Together, they save you time, effort, and money — making every mile count.
Try MileageWise for free for 14 days. No credit card required!
FAQ
How does the MileageWise and Waze integration work?
When you connect Waze with the MileageWise mileage tracking app, you can start navigation directly inside MileageWise. As you drive, MileageWise automatically tracks your trip distance while Waze provides real-time directions. Once you reach your destination, MileageWise saves your trip as part of your IRS-compliant mileage log.
Do I need to switch between MileageWise and Waze while driving?
Not at all. Once the integration is set up, you can launch Waze directly from within the MileageWise app. Navigation and mileage tracking work together seamlessly, so you can focus on driving while MileageWise handles accurate, automatic mileage logging.
Can I manually edit trips recorded by MileageWise and Waze?
Absolutely! While automated tracking is a key feature, you have the flexibility to edit trip details manually, ensuring that your logs accurately reflect your travel.
How does MileageWise ensure IRS-compliant mileage logs?
MileageWise is designed to record all necessary details for IRS compliance, such as dates, miles, purposes of trips, and offers to check 70 possible red flags! A unique trait compared to other mileage tracker apps.
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