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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West State Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Alois Street
797 ft · 23 sec · North Alois Street
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Take the ramp right toward WI 175 South
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Downtown
2060 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South, I 94: Chicago
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway
939 ft · 16 sec · North-South Freeway
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Continue on North-South Freeway
16.7 mi · 19 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 20 East: Racine, Mount Pleasant
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto 90th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 90th Street
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Turn left onto Durand Avenue
22 m · 8 sec · Durand Avenue
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Sturtevant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Creek.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Sturtevant. Straight-line distance: 24.94 mi (40.14 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sturtevant
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin
| Population | 6,637 |
| Coordinates | 42.6980700, -87.8945200 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sturtevant (-87.89452, 42.69807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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