How far is Waukesha, WI from Guthrie, WI?

The driving distance from Waukesha, WI to Guthrie, WI is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.1 mi
00h 16m
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
8.1 mi
Kilometers
13.03 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guthrie
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in Waukesha
Wed, Apr 15, 2:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waukesha
2026-04-15T13:59
Arrive Guthrie
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waukesha
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 Waukesha
4 mi
00h 08m
To Guthrie
4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1469 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North West Avenue

    2.3 mi · 6 min · North West Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Les Paul Parkway

    1731 ft · 33 sec · Les Paul Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 164

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 164

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Townline Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Townline Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Guthrie Drive

    1874 ft · 51 sec · Guthrie Drive

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guthrie Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 164
3.31 mi · 41%
North West Avenue
2.31 mi · 29%
Townline Road
1.51 mi · 19%
Guthrie Drive
0.35 mi · 4%
Les Paul Parkway
0.33 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 164

Turn right onto State Highway 164

3.31 mi · 00h 05m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 08m from Waukesha
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 Waukesha and 4 miles from Guthrie.

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 1.9 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Waukesha and Guthrie. Straight-line distance: 6.2 mi (9.97 km).

Waukesha

#1 Waukesha

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

Population8,939
Coordinates43.0116800, -88.2314800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
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#2 Guthrie

Guthrie is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.9250100, -88.2000900
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Waukesha (-88.23148, 43.01168)
End: Guthrie (-88.20009, 42.92501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.08 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.19
0.58 gal · 2.16 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.09 $2.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.23 $2.47
Premium $4.65 $1.35 $2.70
Diesel $5.30 $1.54 $3.08

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 Waukesha and Guthrie. The current time is 13:59:08.

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.