Origin
Richfield, WI
Late night in Richfield on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield, 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
30m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield, WI
Chris Flaten
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 21.6-mile drive from Richfield to West Allis, Wisconsin, is a quick 30-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 86% of it on major roadways, so you'll spend most of your time on WI 167 and South 84th Street. Given its short duration and low estimated fuel cost of just $3, this journey is all about efficient travel between two points within the Midwest. You won't need to worry about overnight stays; this is a simple point-to-point excursion perfect for a single day's travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 167 | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| South 84th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Holy Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 175 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 167
— 18.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on Depot Street
71 ft
·
6 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Turn left onto WI 175
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Highway 175
3
Enter roundabout onto WI 167
173 ft
·
10 sec
·
Holy Hill Road
4
Continue on WI 167
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Holy Hill Road
5
Take the ramp onto WI 167
18 mi
·
22 min
·
WI 167
Toward I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 167 East: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 167
Take the ramp onto WI 167 toward I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 167 East: Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 41 South, US 45 South, WI 167 East: Mi...
8
19 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
9
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m 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...
8
20 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 181: 84th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
2:31 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
19 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
30m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 21.6-mile journey. With 86% of the drive on main roads, you'll primarily be navigating WI 167, South 84th Street, and West Greenfield Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 18.2 miles on WI 167, indicating a significant portion of consistent highway travel. This profile suggests a route designed for efficiency rather than scenic meandering, offering a steady pace as you make your way from Richfield to West Allis.
86% 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: 18.2 mi on WI 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 167 and South 84th 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 167.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WI 167): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles: 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 Richfield, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Milwaukee Mile Speedway and Pettit National Ice Center.
Madison
19 mi in
|
~24m
Milwaukee Mile Speedway
20.3 mi in
|
~26m
Pettit National Ice Center
20.3 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on WI 167. 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: at 0.8 miles (WI 167): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles: 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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