How far is Sullivan, WI from Wauwatosa, WI?
The driving distance from Sullivan, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
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Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivan and Wauwatosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan and Wauwatosa.
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Start on Main Street
3095 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 18
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on Sunset Drive
5.3 mi · 8 min · Sunset Drive
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Turn left onto South Sawyer Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Sawyer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Sawyer Road
41 m · 3 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
51 m · 3 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2076 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
20 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway
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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 Sullivan 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.
East-West Freeway
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
20 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sullivan and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sullivan to Wauwatosa?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Pewaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Sullivan and 19.5 miles from Wauwatosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sullivan and Mostly Sunny near Wauwatosa.
Stop Ideas Near Pewaukee
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 Pewaukee.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Wauwatosa. Straight-line distance: 29.43 mi (47.37 km).
#1 Sullivan
Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,299 |
| Coordinates | 43.0127900, -88.5881600 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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