How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Sanborn, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Sanborn, WI is about 334 miles (537.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Sanborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Sanborn.
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Start on West State Street
42 m · 6 sec · West State Street
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Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
1462 ft · 39 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Continue on West Watertown Plank Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Watertown Plank Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South: Milwaukee, Beloit, Madison, Appleton
758 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
18.2 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight right
46.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 8: Prentice
118 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right
32.2 mi · 45 min
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Turn right
1125 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 13
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Lake Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · South Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Flambeau Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Ave S
114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 13
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on East Broadway
1 km · 1 min · East Broadway
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Continue on State Highway 13
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Turn left onto State Highway 112
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 112
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Turn sharp left onto County Road E
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Sanborn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Rain near Sanborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Sanborn?
The road trip is about 334 miles (537.6 km) and usually takes 06h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mosinee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.9 miles from Wauwatosa and 167.1 miles from Sanborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny then Rain near Sanborn.
Stop Ideas Near Mosinee
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 Mosinee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Sanborn. Straight-line distance: 273.68 mi (440.44 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sanborn
Civil town in Ashland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 46.4330000, -90.9088000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanborn (-90.9088, 46.433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $44.46 | $88.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.14 | $100.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.87 | $109.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.53 | $125.07 |
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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