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Trip from Suamico, WI to Wauwatosa, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

129.2 mi

208 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m

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

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Downtown Suamico, WI, WI

Suamico, WI

Anete Lusina

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Wauwatosa, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Suamico, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, US 41, West State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.7 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.20 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

64.6 miles from Suamico, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 129.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 129.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and US 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.7 miles on I 43.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 117.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and US 41. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 124.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward Appleton, Green Bay

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Appleton, Green Bay
5
5.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 170B Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
8
124.6 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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
124.9 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | US 18 / West Highland Avenue

Turn right onto US 18 / West Highland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
126.5 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | US 18 / North 35th Street

Turn left onto US 18 / North 35th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 117.7 mi 2h 9m
US 41 4.5 mi 4m
West State Street 2.7 mi 7m
West Highland Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Sunset Beach Road 0.7 mi 1m
West Highland Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Riverside Drive 0.3 mi <1m
County Road J 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 117.7 mi, about 2h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suamico, WI and Wauwatosa, WI.

1

Start on CTH J

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Riverside Drive
2

Continue on CTH J

0.2 mi · 29 sec · County Road J
3

Turn left onto CTH B

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sunset Beach Road
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Appleton, Green Bay
5

Merge onto US 41; US 141

4.5 mi · 4 min · US 41; US 141
6

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 170B Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
7

Continue on I 43

118 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 72E Toward Highland Avenue, 11th Street Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn right onto US 18

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 18

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Highland Boulevard
11

Turn left onto US 18

276 ft · 8 sec · North 35th Street
12

Turn right onto West Linden Place

120 ft · 4 sec · West Linden Place
13

Turn straight onto West State Street

2.7 mi · 7 min · West State Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Arrive at destination

West State 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Suamico, WI, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.7 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 28 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.6 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Suamico, 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 Suamico, WI

This is one driving day of about 129.2 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Suamico, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 117.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.6 mi from Suamico, WI · 1h 13m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sheboygan, WI

65 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

Bellevue, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meeme, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Suamico, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.7 miles.

Arriving in Wauwatosa, WI

The final approach into Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.2

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 129.2

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1 mi

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

1.2 mi

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 129.2

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 129.2

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19202722222

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.5

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.2

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 18.5

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Inexpensiv mile 120

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.20 one way

$40.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.18 $44.36
premium $4.89 $24.86 $49.73
diesel $5.61 $28.53 $57.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.8 0 $13.57 $6.20
Efficient EV 32.3 0 $11.30 $5.17
EV Truck/SUV 51.7 0 $18.09 $8.27

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Suamico, WI

Evening in Suamico on Friday

Local time

7:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wauwatosa, WI

Evening in Wauwatosa on Friday

Local time

7:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

2h 31m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Suamico, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, US 41, West State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 64.6 miles from Suamico, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.20 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 124.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Suamico, WI to Wauwatosa, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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