Origin
Combined Locks, WI
Afternoon in Combined Locks on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
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Trip from Combined Locks, 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 5m
Distance
107.1 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Combined Locks, WI
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West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 107.1-mile drive from Combined Locks to West Allis, Wisconsin, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes to complete. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the journey on interstates, making it an efficient option for getting between these two Midwest locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this trip won't break the bank, and you'll find it to be a practical and direct way to travel. There are no scheduled stops in the data, suggesting a continuous journey is expected. This is a solid choice if you're looking for a no-fuss drive within Wisconsin.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.6 miles from Combined Locks, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 93.7 mi | 1h 43m |
| Tri-County Expressway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| County Road CE | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Kennedy Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 84th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wallace Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 93.7 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Combined Locks, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on Wallace Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wallace Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CTH N
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Washington Street
3
Turn right onto East Kennedy Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto South Railroad Street
159 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Railroad Street
5
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Railroad Street
6
Turn straight onto CTH CE
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
County Road CE
7
Enter roundabout onto CTH CE
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road CE
8
Continue on CTH CE
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
County Road CE
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CTH CE
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East College Avenue
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto WI 441
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on WI 441; US 10
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 287 B
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 41; US 41
94 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38A
Toward I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
Use the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
192 ft
·
4 sec
Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto WI 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
20
Turn left onto WI 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration of this 107.1-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that suits you best, perhaps avoiding peak morning or afternoon rush hours. The longest stretch on I-41 is 93.7 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you leave Combined Locks or as you approach West Allis, keeping the $17 fuel cost in mind. Since no specific stops are noted, you can easily incorporate brief breaks for stretching or snacks as needed. The highway-focused nature means you won't encounter many unexpected delays on rural routes, making this a predictable drive.
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 53.6 miles from Combined Locks, WI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.6 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 40m
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 Combined Locks, 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 Combined Locks, WI
This is one driving day of about 107.1 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Combined Locks, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 93.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.6 miles from Combined Locks, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 105.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 287 B
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshk...
8
104.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
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 38A-B
Toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
9
104.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 38A
Toward I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwauk...
8
105.5 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 181: 84th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
8
105.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwauk...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.74 one way
$33.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.38 | $36.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.61 | $41.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
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: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.25 | $5.14 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.99 | $6.85 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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
West Allis, WI
Afternoon in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
4:56 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
2 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 5m 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 highway-centric experience for most of this 107.1-mile journey, with 93% of your travel time spent on major roadways. The bulk of the drive, a continuous 93.7 miles, will be on I-41, offering a consistent pace. You'll also navigate sections of the Tri-County Expressway and County Road CE, which may offer slight variations in scenery or traffic flow compared to the interstate. This route is characterized by its efficiency and directness, with minimal time spent on slower, more winding local roads. It's designed for covering distance smoothly.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.7 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Tri-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 107.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Combined Locks, WI to West Allis, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Oshkosh along the way.
Oshkosh
10.1 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 107.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.7 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Allis, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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