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Pewaukee

Wisconsin, United States · North America

About Pewaukee

Pewaukee is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Sussex, 21km from Milwaukee Mile.

Pewaukee is a town located in Wisconsin, United States. With a population of 8,208, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Pewaukee sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pewaukee to your route.

About Pewaukee

Pewaukee Lake is a lake located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The largest lake in Waukesha County's "Lake Country", Pewaukee Lake is approximately five miles (8 km) long and one mile (1.6 km) wide, with an average depth of 15 feet (4.6 m) sloping to a maximum depth of 46 feet (14 m). The lake is known

Read more for its inland sailing races. National sailing events take place annually and are often hosted by the Pewaukee Yacht Club located on the southern shore of the lake. The lake's fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskellunge ("muskie"), northern pike, tiger muskellunge ("tiger muskie"), walleye, yellow perch and non-native carp. Pewaukee Lake experienced high waters and flooding during the spring and summer of 2008. The floods caused millions of dollars in damages to the surrounding area.

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Where is Pewaukee located?

Pewaukee is located in Wisconsin, United States, North America. The coordinates are 43.0806 latitude, -88.2612 longitude.

What is the population of Pewaukee?

Pewaukee has a population of approximately 8,208 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
8,208
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Wisconsin
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.0806, -88.2612

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Pewaukee

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Milwaukee Mile

The world's oldest continuously operating motor speedway, a one-mile oval at the Wisconsin State Fair Park that has hosted racing since 1903, long before Indy opened.

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Harley-Davidson Museum

A 20-acre Milwaukee campus celebrating the Motor Company founded here in 1903, with 450+ motorcycles including Serial Number One and Elvis Presley's 1956 KH.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pewaukee.

Sussex

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 10,753

Hartland

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 9,219

Waukesha

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 71,970

Merton

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 3,575

Lannon

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 1,086

Nashotah

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 1,393

Delafield

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 7,180

Wales

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 2,573

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