How far is Sanborn, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Sanborn, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 331 miles (532.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanborn and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanborn and Wauwatosa.
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Start on County Road E
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Turn right onto Petrin Road
79 m · 13 sec · Petrin Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 112
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 112
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on West Broadway
1 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on State Highway 13
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Avenue North
3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue North
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Continue on 4th Ave S
114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Flambeau Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North Lake Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13
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Turn straight
1217 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
32.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit right
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
2865 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Continue on Harwood Avenue
1576 ft · 52 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
822 ft · 32 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
152 m · 21 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanborn and Wauwatosa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
79.5 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Rain leaving Sanborn and Mostly Cloudy near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sanborn to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 331 miles (532.7 km) and usually takes 05h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mosinee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Sanborn and 163.9 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.05 one way or $88.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain around Sanborn and Mostly Cloudy near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Mosinee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mosinee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanborn and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 273.68 mi (440.44 km).
#1 Sanborn
Civil town in Ashland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 46.4330000, -90.9088000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-88.007649, 43.049316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $44.05 | $88.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.68 | $99.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.36 | $108.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.95 | $123.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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