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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Halfway Point
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Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
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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.
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Start on West Main Street
1469 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on North West Avenue
2.3 mi · 6 min · North West Avenue
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Turn left onto Les Paul Parkway
1731 ft · 33 sec · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn right onto State Highway 164
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 164
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Turn left onto Townline Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Townline Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Guthrie Drive
1874 ft · 51 sec · Guthrie Drive
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukesha and Guthrie. Straight-line distance: 6.2 mi (9.97 km).
#1 Waukesha
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,939 |
| Coordinates | 43.0116800, -88.2314800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guthrie
Guthrie is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9250100, -88.2000900 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guthrie (-88.20009, 42.92501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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