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Trip from Lodi, WI to West Allis, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

89.4 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m

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

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city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

Lodi, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through the Wisconsin heartland, the 89.4-mile trip from Lodi to West Allis is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this journey in about 1 hour and 42 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $14 for fuel, keeping the costs manageable for a short getaway. Because you are traveling entirely within the Midwest, the transition between these two locations is seamless and familiar. The route is highly efficient, utilizing a combination of I-94, I-39, and State Highway 60 to get you to your destination without unnecessary detours. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that lets you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

44.7 miles from Lodi, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 65.1 mi 1h 10m
I 39 17.7 mi 18m
State Highway 60 3.8 mi 5m
South 84th Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Greenfield Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Portage Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 65.1 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 113

34 ft · 5 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto WI 60

0.4 mi · 1 min · Portage Street
3

Continue on WI 60

3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
4

Enter roundabout

46 ft · 2 sec
5

Continue

0.3 mi · 34 sec
6

Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94

18 mi · 18 min · I 39; I 90; I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 94
Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street Use the slight right lane.
9

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.
10

Turn right onto WI 181

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street
11

Turn left onto WI 59

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

WI 59

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any mandatory stops, as the trip is short enough to drive in one go if you prefer. However, keep in mind that the heavy reliance on I-94 means you should check local traffic reports before leaving to avoid potential congestion. Given the 89.4-mile distance, consider fueling up in Lodi before you head out to ensure you have plenty of range for the entire trip. Use the combination of State Highway 60 and the interstates to your advantage, but stay alert for the transition points between these different road types.

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 44.7 miles from Lodi, WI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.1 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 20 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.7 miles or 50m 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 24m

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 Lodi, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lodi, WI

This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lodi, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 65.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Farmington, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, WI

45 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

Burke, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Lodi, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.1 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Lake House Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 29min to go 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+12623543109

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

Lake House Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+12623543109

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Birch & Banyan Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Hartland, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+12625631034

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 88.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 39; I 90; I 94

Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee
7
87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward WI 181: 84th Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street
8
88.2 mi into trip | ~1h 38m 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

$13.98 one way

$27.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.35 $30.69
premium $4.89 $17.20 $34.41
diesel $5.61 $19.74 $39.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.82 $3.58
EV Truck/SUV 35.8 0 $12.52 $5.72

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lodi, WI

Morning in Lodi on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Morning in West Allis on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Farmington, WI

45 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

12 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

1h 42m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly, as the route is dominated by high-speed interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 65.1 miles on I-94, which serves as the primary artery for the majority of the trip. While the road is efficient, it lacks the technical curves of backroads, favoring directness over winding scenery. Prepare for a consistent, interstate-heavy experience that prioritizes speed and reliability over leisurely exploration.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.1 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 39. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.5 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in West Allis, WI

Full guide →

West Allis is a city in Southeast Wisconsin.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.1 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.5 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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