How far is Saukville, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Saukville, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saukville and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saukville and Wauwatosa.
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Start on West Dekora Street
608 ft · 25 sec · West Dekora Street
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Continue on East Green Bay Avenue
2862 ft · 1 min · East Green Bay Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
20 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto West Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Highland Avenue
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Continue on West Highland Boulevard
2635 ft · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 35th Street
84 m · 8 sec · North 35th Street
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Turn right onto West Linden Place
37 m · 4 sec · West Linden Place
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Turn straight onto West State Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street
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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 Saukville and Wauwatosa.
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.
I 43 South
Continue straight
20 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saukville and Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saukville to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
River Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Saukville and 15.8 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saukville and Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near River Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Hills.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saukville and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.34 km).
#1 Saukville
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,864 |
| Coordinates | 43.3816700, -87.9406500 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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