Origin
Paddock Lake, WI
Morning in Paddock Lake on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paddock Lake, 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
1h 1m
Distance
43.8 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paddock Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paddock Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, 75th Street, South 76th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 27.3 mi | 30m |
| 75th Street | 8 mi | 12m |
| South 76th Street | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| Airport Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| 248th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 244th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 69th Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 245th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 27.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paddock Lake, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on 244th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
244th Avenue
2
Continue on 245th Avenue
389 ft
·
17 sec
·
245th Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto 69th Place
512 ft
·
22 sec
·
69th Place
4
Turn left onto 248th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
248th Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto WI 50
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
8
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 41; US 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 5B
Toward CTH U: 76th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
248 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH U North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto CTH U
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South 76th Street
15
Turn slight right
212 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn right onto WI 59
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Paddock Lake, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 40 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 50 / 75th Street
At end of road, turn left onto WI 50 / 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
9
35 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...
7
39.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward CTH U: 76th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward CTH U: 76th Street
8
40 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH U North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CTH U North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
West Allis, WI
Morning in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 1m 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?
43.8 mi in 1h 1m, mostly highway — 27.3 mi of that is on I 41.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and 75th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WI 50 / 75th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): 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.
Between Paddock Lake, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Cth U North.
Fond Du Lac
35 mi in
|
~45m
|
via I 41; I 94; US 41
Cth U North
40 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
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 0.8 miles (WI 50 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): 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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