Sussex, WI Road Trips
Drivers starting from Sussex, WI have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 15-mile quick runs to 236-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Sussex, WI spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
235.7 mi
Eau Claire, WI
Quickest Drive
25m
New Berlin, WI
Plan Around Sussex, WI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sussex, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sussex, WI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sussex, WI
Driving from Sussex, WI
On average, trips departing from Sussex, WI run 126 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 23m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 236 miles (4h 21m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Sussex, WI are Eau Claire, WI (235.7 mi, 4h 21m) and New Berlin, WI (15.3 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 126-mile drive from Sussex, WI, expect to burn about 5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Sussex, WI and 4 routes heading into Sussex, WI, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 236 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sussex, WI covers 236 miles and takes approximately 4h 21m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Sussex, WI runs about 126 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sussex, WI include Eau Claire, WI and New Berlin, WI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sussex, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,795
Median Income
$112,031
Median Home Value
$384,900
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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