How far is Sauk City, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Sauk City, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sauk City and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sauk City and Wauwatosa.
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Start on Water Street
8 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Phillips Boulevard
10.9 mi · 16 min · Phillips Boulevard
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Turn left onto State Highway 19
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
2508 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
2848 ft · 44 sec · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
852 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
719 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 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 Sauk City and Wauwatosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Sauk City and Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sauk City to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Sauk City and 48.2 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sauk City and Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills
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 Lake Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sauk City and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 87.75 mi (141.22 km).
#1 Sauk City
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,498 |
| Coordinates | 43.2708200, -89.7220700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.78 | $31.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
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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