How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Sullivan, WI?

The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Sullivan, WI is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.71 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.43 mi
47.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.43 mi
Kilometers
47.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.71 mi
Kilometers
55.86 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Wauwatosa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wauwatosa
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Pewaukee
WI

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Wauwatosa
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Sullivan
17.4 mi
00h 24m

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
78°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 Sullivan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    42 m · 6 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway

    110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue

    876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue

    158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Glenview Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South 84th Street

    1146 ft · 35 sec · South 84th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West

    988 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH P: Sawyer Road

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH P South: Sawyer Road, Delafield Road

    71 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sawyer Road

    72 m · 5 sec · North Sawyer Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    99 m · 7 sec · North Sawyer Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Sawyer Road

    32 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    126 m · 8 sec · North Sawyer Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sawyer Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sawyer Road

  19. 19

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

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Sunset Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 18

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 18

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    3095 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
21 mi · 60%
Sunset Drive
5.31 mi · 15%
North Sawyer Road
2.83 mi · 8%
US Highway 18
2.06 mi · 6%
North Glenview Avenue
1.13 mi · 3%
I 94 West
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

10.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pewaukee
00h 24m from Wauwatosa
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wauwatosa and Partly Sunny near Sullivan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Pewaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Wauwatosa and 17.4 miles from Sullivan.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pewaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pewaukee, 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 Pewaukee.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

28 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

50 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

61 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 29.43 mi (47.37 km).

Wauwatosa

#1 Wauwatosa

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Sullivan

Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population2,299
Coordinates43.0127900, -88.5881600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Wauwatosa (-88.00759, 43.04946)
End: Sullivan (-88.58816, 43.01279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.65 $5.72 $11.45
Diesel $5.30 $6.52 $13.05

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 Sullivan. The current time is 01:48:21.

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.