Traveling from Denmark to West Allis is a straightforward 104.6-mile journey across the Wisconsin Midwest that typically takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes. Since the trip is relatively short, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the one-way trek. By sticking to the main thoroughfares, you maintain a consistent pace, making this an ideal route for commuters or weekend travelers. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that efficiently connects these two parts of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Denmark, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 43
97.9 mi
1h 48m
East-West Freeway
3.1 mi
4m
South 76th Street
0.8 mi
2m
Depere Road
0.7 mi
1m
West O'Connor Street
0.5 mi
1m
Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
WI 96
0.1 mi
<1m
West Greenfield Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 97.9 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denmark, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on this road
63 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto CTH KB
0.1 mi·24 sec·Main Street
3
Continue on CTH KB
0.5 mi·1 min·Depere Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH KB
133 ft·7 sec·Depere Road
5
Continue on CTH KB
0.1 mi·15 sec·Depere Road
6
Continue on WI 96
0.1 mi·20 sec·WI 96
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·41 sec
8
Merge onto I 43
98 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 72DToward I 94 West: MadisonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 94
3.1 mi·4 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 307AToward 68th Street, 70th Street
12
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·West O'Connor Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·West O'Connor Street
14
Turn left onto South 76th Street
0.8 mi·2 min·South 76th Street
15
Turn left onto WI 59
67 ft·2 sec·West Greenfield Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Trip Plan
Because this is a quick two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about mid-trip lodging. Since the entire route is a single, long stretch on I-43, try to check traffic reports for the Milwaukee area before you leave to avoid potential congestion on the East-West Freeway. You will not need to plan for formal stops given the short duration, but having your $16 fuel budget set aside will keep your trip logistics simple. Aim to depart outside of peak morning or evening rush hours to ensure you maintain your projected two-hour arrival time.
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 52.3 miles from Denmark, WI, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 59m 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 36m
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 Denmark, 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 Denmark, WI
This is one driving day of about 104.6 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Denmark, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 97.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 and 103.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CTH KB / Main Street
Turn left onto CTH KB / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|CTH KB / Depere Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH KB / Depere Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
99.2 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
6
103.1 mi into trip|~1h 57m 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
$16.35 one way
$32.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.95
$35.91
premium
$4.89
$20.13
$40.26
diesel
$5.61
$23.09
$46.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$10.98
$5.02
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.15
$4.18
EV Truck/SUV
41.8
0
$14.64
$6.69
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Denmark, WI
Morning
in Denmark on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Allis, WI
Morning
in West Allis on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Cedar Grove, WI
52 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 2m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 97% of your time spent on major roads like I-43, the East-West Freeway, and South 76th Street. You will spend the vast majority of your time—97.9 miles, to be exact—on I-43, which serves as the backbone of this trip. Because the route relies so heavily on interstates, you should expect a consistent, high-speed experience rather than a slow-paced country cruise. The transition from the open highway to the local streets of West Allis creates a clear shift in the driving environment as you near your final destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.9 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 early in the drive near CTH KB / Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m 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: near the start (CTH KB / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CTH KB / Depere Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 97.9 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: near the start (CTH KB / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CTH KB / Depere Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
