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Trip from Guthrie, WI to Waukesha, WI

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Drive Time

16m

Distance

8.1 mi

13 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Guthrie, WI, WI

Guthrie, WI

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city in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Waukesha, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Guthrie, WI to Waukesha, WI covers 8.1 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 164, South West Avenue, Townline Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on State Highway 164. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4.1 miles from Guthrie, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Guthrie, WI to Waukesha, WI covers 8.1 miles and takes about 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 164 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

968 ft 815 ft

Total Climb

68 ft

Total Descent

194 ft

Highest Point

968 ft

~1.2 mi in

Elevation Range

153 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Townline Road.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Guthrie, WI to Waukesha, WI is easy. At 16m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Townline Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (WI 164 / State Highway 164): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (South West Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | Townline Road

Turn left onto Townline Road

Navigation decision point

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | WI 164 / State Highway 164

Turn right onto WI 164 / State Highway 164

Navigation decision point

4
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | South West Avenue

Turn right onto South West Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 164 3.1 mi 4m
South West Avenue 2.3 mi 5m
Townline Road 1.5 mi 3m
Les Paul Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Guthrie Drive 0.4 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 164 — 3.1 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, WI and Waukesha, WI.

1

Start on CTH U

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Guthrie Drive
2

Turn left onto Townline Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Townline Road
3

Turn right onto WI 164

3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 164
4

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 23 sec
5

Turn left onto US 18; WI 59

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Les Paul Parkway
6

Turn right onto South West Avenue

2.3 mi · 5 min · South West Avenue
7

Continue on West Main Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · West Main Street
8

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.1 miles from Guthrie, WI, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 8.1 miles or 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.1 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waukesha, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Guthrie, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Guthrie, WI

This is one driving day of about 8.1 miles and 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Guthrie, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 164 for about 3.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.1 mi from Guthrie, WI · 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

4 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from Guthrie, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Waukesha, WI

The final approach into Waukesha, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Waukesha, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.27 one way

$2.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.39 $2.78
premium $4.89 $1.56 $3.12
diesel $5.61 $1.79 $3.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.85 $0.39
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Guthrie, WI

Afternoon in Guthrie on Wednesday

Local time

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 15 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:04AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:33PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Waukesha, WI

Afternoon in Waukesha on Wednesday

Local time

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Cloudy

SW 15 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:04AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:33PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Guthrie, WI to Waukesha, WI covers 8.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 164, South West Avenue, Townline Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Guthrie, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Guthrie, WI to Waukesha, WI is easy. At 16m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Townline Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (WI 164 / State Highway 164): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (South West Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Guthrie, WI to Waukesha, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 815 ft to 968 ft elevation with about 68 ft of total climbing.

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