How far is Guthrie, WI from Waukesha, WI?

The driving distance from Guthrie, WI to Waukesha, WI is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.12 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.2 mi
9.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.2 mi
Kilometers
9.97 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.12 mi
Kilometers
11.46 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waukesha
Wed, Apr 15, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in Guthrie
Wed, Apr 15, 12:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guthrie
2026-04-15T12:05
Arrive Waukesha
Wed, Apr 15, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Guthrie
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vernon
WI

Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Guthrie
4 mi
00h 07m
To Waukesha
3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Guthrie and Waukesha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie and Waukesha.

  1. 1

    Start on Guthrie Drive

    1874 ft · 56 sec · Guthrie Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Townline Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Townline Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 164

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 164

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    587 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Les Paul Parkway

    2179 ft · 47 sec · Les Paul Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South West Avenue

    2.3 mi · 6 min · South West Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1469 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guthrie and Waukesha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 164
3.15 mi · 44%
South West Avenue
2.3 mi · 32%
Townline Road
1.5 mi · 21%
Les Paul Parkway
0.41 mi · 6%
Guthrie Drive
0.35 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 164

Turn right onto State Highway 164

3.15 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 07m from Guthrie
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guthrie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukesha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Guthrie to Waukesha?

The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Guthrie and 3 miles from Waukesha.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Guthrie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waukesha.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

31 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

35 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guthrie and Waukesha. Straight-line distance: 6.2 mi (9.97 km).

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#1 Guthrie

Guthrie is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.9250100, -88.2000900
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Waukesha

#2 Waukesha

City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,939
Coordinates43.0116800, -88.2314800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Guthrie Drive (-88.198973, 42.925009)
End: West Main Street (-88.23145, 43.011621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.95 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.5 gal · 1.9 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.94 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.06 $2.13
Premium $4.65 $1.16 $2.33
Diesel $5.30 $1.33 $2.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Guthrie and Waukesha. The current time is 12:05:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.