How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Sturtevant, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Sturtevant, WI is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.26 mi
00h 47m
Flight
24.94 mi
40.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.94 mi
Kilometers
40.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.26 mi
Kilometers
51.91 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturtevant
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-23T02:39
Arrive Sturtevant
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wauwatosa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oak Creek
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Wauwatosa
16.2 mi
00h 23m
To Sturtevant
16.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Sturtevant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Sturtevant.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Alois Street

    797 ft · 23 sec · North Alois Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward WI 175 South

    811 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Downtown

    2060 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North-South Freeway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 20 East: Racine, Mount Pleasant

    83 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 90th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 90th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Durand Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · Durand Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Sturtevant.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
16.8 mi · 52%
I 43 South
5.43 mi · 17%
Washington Avenue
3.12 mi · 10%
East-West Freeway
1.96 mi · 6%
West State Street
1.78 mi · 6%
90th Street
1.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue on North-South Freeway

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Creek
00h 23m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Sturtevant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Sturtevant?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Wauwatosa and 16.2 miles from Sturtevant.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Sturtevant.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Creek.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

8 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

17 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

19 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Glenview station

90 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Sturtevant. Straight-line distance: 24.94 mi (40.14 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population48,084
Coordinates43.0494600, -88.0075900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Sturtevant

#2 Sturtevant

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population6,637
Coordinates42.6980700, -87.8945200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Sturtevant (-87.89452, 42.69807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wauwatosa and Sturtevant. The current time is 02:39:53.

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.