Origin
Saukville, WI
Morning in Saukville on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saukville, WI to Wauwatosa, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saukville, WI
Tom Fisk
Wauwatosa, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Saukville to Wauwatosa is 28.8 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 43, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive within Wisconsin's Midwest region. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, making it an ideal option for a quick, no-fuss trip. It’s a practical choice for a same-day excursion, requiring minimal planning and offering plenty of flexibility. You'll be on your way and arriving before you know it, making this a convenient option for a quick transition between locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 23.4 mi | 28m |
| West State Street | 2.7 mi | 7m |
| West Highland Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Green Bay Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Highland Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Dekora Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 35th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Linden Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 23.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saukville, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
1
Start on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Dekora Street
2
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Bay Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
4
Merge onto I 43; WI 57
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
5
Continue on I 43; WI 32; WI 57
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 43; WI 32; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 72E
Toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 18
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 18
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highland Boulevard
9
Turn left onto US 18
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 35th Street
10
Turn right onto West Linden Place
120 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Linden Place
11
Turn straight onto West State Street
2.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West State Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 72E
Toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 18 / West Highland Avenue
Turn right onto US 18 / West Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 18 / North 35th Street
Turn left onto US 18 / North 35th Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
West Linden Place
Turn right onto West Linden Place
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wauwatosa, WI
Morning in Wauwatosa on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your journey on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 23.4 miles on I 43, offering a consistent, faster-paced driving experience for the bulk of the trip. While the majority is interstate, the initial and final segments will involve local roads like West State Street and West Highland Avenue as you enter and exit the highway system. The overall feel is that of a swift commute, prioritizing efficiency over winding backroads.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and West State Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles (US 18 / West Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Wauwatosa, WI
Full guide →Wauwatosa is in Southeast Wisconsin.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.4 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles (US 18 / West Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wauwatosa, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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