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Trip from Bellevue, WI to West Allis, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

111.6 mi

180 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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village in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States

Bellevue, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 111.6-mile drive from Bellevue, WI to West Allis, WI will take you about 2 hours and 8 minutes. It's a perfect day trip, easily manageable within a single day. The majority of your journey, 97%, will be on highways, primarily I-43 and the East-West Freeway, before transitioning to South 76th Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $17, this route is quite economical. Both your starting and ending points are within the Midwest region, making for a familiar driving experience.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

55.8 miles from Bellevue, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 105.1 mi 1h 55m
East-West Freeway 3.1 mi 4m
South 76th Street 0.8 mi 2m
West O'Connor Street 0.5 mi 1m
Elm View Road 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Kewaunee Road 0.2 mi <1m
West Greenfield Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 105.1 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WI and West Allis, WI.

1

Start on WI 29

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Kewaunee Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 141

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 141

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Elm View Road
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Merge onto I 43

105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 72D Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 94

3.1 mi · 4 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 307A Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
9

Continue on West O'Connor Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Continue on West O'Connor Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West O'Connor Street
11

Turn left onto South 76th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 76th Street
12

Turn left onto WI 59

67 ft · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

WI 59

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, this trip is best undertaken in a single day. Leaving early in the morning, perhaps around 8 AM, will allow you to arrive in West Allis with plenty of time to spare. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, consider a brief coffee break or a quick stretch around the halfway point if needed, though the longest stretch is manageable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to your destination, with an estimated cost of $17 for the trip.

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 55.8 miles from Bellevue, WI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.1 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 25 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, WI

This is one driving day of about 111.6 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Bellevue, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 105.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Grove, WI

56 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

Manitowoc Rapids, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sheboygan, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Bellevue, 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 105.1 miles.

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

Luxembourg Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgium, Wisconsin

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.8

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12624765057

Top Coffee Stop

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2.5 mi

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2.4 mi

Luxembourg Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.8

Belgium, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12624765057

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 111.6

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 103.6

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 111.6

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.9

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.6

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.6

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 110.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 141 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 141 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
106.2 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West: Madison

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72D Toward I 94 West: Madison
5
107 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
110.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward 68th Street, 70th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 307A Toward 68th Street, 70th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.45 one way

$34.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.16 $38.31
premium $4.89 $21.48 $42.95
diesel $5.61 $24.64 $49.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.5 0 $11.72 $5.36
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.76 $4.46
EV Truck/SUV 44.6 0 $15.62 $7.14

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Bellevue, WI

Morning in Bellevue on Sunday

Local time

6:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Morning in West Allis on Sunday

Local time

6:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Cedar Grove, WI

56 mi in

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 8m 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 predominantly highway-focused drive on this route. Over 97% of the journey utilizes major roadways, ensuring a consistent pace. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 105.1 miles on I-43, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While largely interstate, the transition to local roads like South 76th Street towards the end will introduce a change of pace. This profile suggests a smooth, efficient drive with minimal complex navigation.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.1 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and East-West Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 141 / Main Street.

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 2h 8m 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 0.2 miles (US 141 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 111.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 105.1 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 141 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Allis, 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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