Trip from Medford, 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

4h 31m

Distance

227.5 mi

366 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 18m ★

6 AM

4h 31m

8 AM

4h 58m

10 AM

4h 41m

12 PM

4h 38m

3 PM

4h 42m

5 PM

4h 57m

8 PM

4h 23m

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

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Medford, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

Medford, WI to West Allis, WI is 227.5 miles and takes about 4h 31m via I 41, US 10, and WI 29, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on interstates and major highways, making it an efficient trip if you're looking to get from point A to point B without many detours. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is well within typical driving limits.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

113.8 miles from Medford, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	80.8 mi	1h 29m
US 10	51.3 mi	1h 1m
WI 29	33.9 mi	40m
I 39	29.8 mi	32m
US 45	12.3 mi	14m
State Highway 13	11.8 mi	17m
WI 29 Business	1.4 mi	2m
South 8th Street	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 80.8 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South 4th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South 4th Street

Turn left onto East Perkins Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · East Perkins Street

Turn slight right

259 ft · 9 sec

Turn straight onto WI 13

0.9 mi · 2 min · South 8th Street

Continue on WI 13

12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

Continue on WI 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street

Turn left onto WI 29 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · WI 29 Business

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto WI 29

29 mi · 33 min · WI 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29

4.5 mi · 6 min · WI 29

Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51

22 mi · 24 min · I 39; US 51

Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51

7.4 mi · 7 min · I 39; US 10; US 51

Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 10; WI 66

Exit 158 Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

51 mi · 1 hr · US 10

Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

12 mi · 14 min · US 45

Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 41; US 41

81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 41; US 41

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Turn right onto WI 181

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street

Turn left onto WI 59

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

WI 59

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 31m estimated duration, this is an ideal one-day trip. Aim to depart Medford, WI in the morning to take advantage of daylight and arrive in West Allis, WI before evening. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, plan your stops accordingly, though you won't need to worry about extensive refueling. The longest stretch without a major town is 80.8 miles on I 41, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. This route is efficient, so you can afford to be flexible with your departure time.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 113.8 miles from Medford, WI, or about 2h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.8 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 50 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.8 miles or 2h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 42m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Medford, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Medford, WI

This is one driving day of about 227.5 miles and 4h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Medford, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 80.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stevens Point, WI

114 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

Rib Mountain, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clintonville, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.8 miles from Medford, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.8 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 Coffee Stop

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 227.5

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

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 227.5

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 227.5

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 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 227.5

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

George Street Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 48.8

Rothschild, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17153593660

Visit website

Stevens Point Brewery | Tap Room & Gift Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 81.3

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17153449310

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 45 and 225.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

45 mi into trip | ~1h in | WI 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29 toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

79.7 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

130.7 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | US 45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh

225 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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

225.2 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.57 one way

$71.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$39.05	$78.10
premium	$4.89	$43.78	$87.56
diesel	$5.61	$50.23	$100.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68.3	0	$23.89	$10.92
Efficient EV	56.9	0	$19.91	$9.10
EV Truck/SUV	91	1	$31.85	$14.56

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Medford, WI

Night in Medford on Saturday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Night in West Allis on Saturday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Cloudy

W 15 mph 3% chance 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

24 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 31m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 experience, with 97% of this route utilizing major roads like I 41, US 10, and WI 29. The drive features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 80.8 miles on I 41, offering a consistent pace for much of the journey. While primarily interstate, you'll transition between these major arteries, maintaining a good speed for most of the 227.5 miles. This profile suggests minimal time spent on slower, local roads, making it an efficient transit.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 80.8 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45 miles in near WI 29.

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 16 significant decision points across 227.5 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 45 miles (WI 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.7 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.7 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Medford, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.

Madison

45 mi in | ~1h | via WI 29

Waupaca

79.4 mi in | ~1h 38m | via US 10; WI 66

Appleton

79.4 mi in | ~1h 38m | via US 10; WI 66

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 31m. Total distance: 227.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 31m 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 80.8 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at West Allis, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

Vendetta Coffee Bar

Blüm Coffee Garden

George Street Park

Stevens Point Brewery | Tap Room & Gift Shop

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Medford, WI

West Allis, WI

Same local time

24 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 31m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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