Origin
Sturtevant, WI
Late night in Sturtevant on Sunday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturtevant, WI to Wauwatosa, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sturtevant, WI
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Wauwatosa, WI
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Trip Overview
This 34.2-mile drive from Sturtevant to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, is a quick trip that will take you about 38 minutes. Primarily using local roads like 90th Street and Durand Avenue before transitioning to I-41 North, this route has no highway driving percentage. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost of around $5, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local journey, making it an easy and straightforward option for getting between these two Midwest locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Street | — | — |
| Durand Avenue | — | — |
| I 41 North | — | — |
| Airport Freeway | — | — |
| Watertown Plank Road | — | — |
| Watertown Plank Road East | — | — |
| West Watertown Plank Road | — | — |
| Harwood Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
90th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturtevant, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.
1
Start on the route
72 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
49 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto 90th Street
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
90th Street
4
Turn right onto Durand Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Durand Avenue
5
Take the exit left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
8
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
11
Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Watertown Plank Road
12
Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Watertown Plank Road East
13
Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Watertown Plank Road
14
Continue on Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Harwood Avenue
15
Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Harmonee Avenue
16
Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Menomonee River Parkway
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in Wauwatosa on Sunday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 34.2-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll navigate through communities, making frequent turns rather than long stretches of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be constantly engaged with local traffic patterns and signals. This driving personality means you'll experience the character of the towns you pass through more directly, rather than seeing them from a high-speed bypass.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 90th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sturtevant, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sturtevant, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sturtevant, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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