Origin
Pewaukee, WI
Morning in Pewaukee on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pewaukee, WI to West Allis, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pewaukee, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
Planning a short hop from Pewaukee, WI to West Allis, WI? This quick 16.1-mile journey takes about 18 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout the entire route. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $2, which is very budget-friendly. This drive is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a simple commute, offering a straightforward path between two points within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| WI 16 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South 84th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Grandview Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pewaukee, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on Prospect Avenue
116 ft
·
11 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CTH JJ
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Grandview Boulevard
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward WI 16 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto WI 16
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
WI 16
6
Merge onto I 94
11 mi
·
12 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
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.
9
Turn right onto WI 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
10
Turn left onto WI 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward WI 16 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward WI 16 East
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
16 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
22m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and boulevards rather than open highways. With 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed stretches; instead, anticipate frequent turns and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable due to the nature of this local road network. Expect the road character to remain consistent, focusing on navigating through populated areas with regular changes in direction.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on East-West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and WI 16. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pewaukee, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Milwaukee Mile Speedway and Pettit National Ice Center.
Milwaukee Mile Speedway
14.8 mi in
|
~19m
Pettit National Ice Center
14.8 mi in
|
~19m
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 22m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on East-West Freeway. 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.
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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): 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.
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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