If you are looking to travel from Poynette to West Allis, Wisconsin, expect a straightforward 90.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a manageable distance within the Midwest region. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the drive. Because there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to power through or build in your own breaks along the way. It is a practical alternative to major interstate travel for those who prefer local roads over high-speed corridors.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Poynette, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
65.1 mi
1h 10m
I 39
21.7 mi
23m
County Highway CS
3.1 mi
5m
South 84th Street
0.7 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
West Greenfield Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
County Hwys J & CS
0.4 mi
<1m
County Hwys Q & CS
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 65.1 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poynette, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on CTH Q; CTH CS
0.5 mi·58 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto CTH Q; CTH CS
0.2 mi·18 sec·County Hwys Q & CS
3
Continue on CTH CS
3.1 mi·5 min·County Highway CS
4
Continue on CTH J; CTH CS
0.4 mi·45 sec·County Hwys J & CS
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
6
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
22 mi·23 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 138AToward I 94: MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 306Toward WI 181: 84th StreetUse 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 CenterUse 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 1-hour and 27-minute trip is relatively short, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning or afternoon without worrying about complex overnight logistics. Because the route consists entirely of local county highways, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns that aren't present on standard interstates. Keep your navigation system updated to track the transitions between County Highways Q, CS, and J, as these turns are frequent. With no scheduled stops, simply ensure your fuel tank is ready for the $14 trip cost before you pull out of Poynette.
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 46.7 miles from Poynette, WI, or about 53m 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 53m 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 26m
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 Poynette, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Poynette, WI
This is one driving day of about 93.3 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Poynette, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 92.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.2 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 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
26.1 mi into trip|~31m 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
91.2 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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
92.1 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
$14.59 one way
$29.17 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.02
$32.03
premium
$4.89
$17.95
$35.91
diesel
$5.61
$20.60
$41.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
Efficient EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
EV Truck/SUV
37.3
0
$13.06
$5.97
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Poynette, WI
Late night
in Poynette on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
West Allis, WI
Late night
in West Allis on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Farmington, WI
47 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads, including a series of county highways like Q, CS, and J. With 0% of the trip spent on major highways, you will navigate a constant rhythm of turns rather than long, straight stretches. The character of the drive remains consistent, prioritizing back-road navigation over high-speed efficiency. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between the various county highway segments.
93% 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 39. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 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.
