Traveling from Roberts to West Allis covers 298.2 miles across the Wisconsin landscape. Expect roughly 4 hours and 36 minutes of actual driving time, making this a manageable journey to complete in a single day. You will navigate primarily via West Boulevard, West Pine Street, and Highway 65 rather than sticking to major interstates. Budgeting about $45 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since the drive is straightforward, you won't necessarily need an overnight split, allowing you to reach your destination in West Allis with plenty of time to spare.
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
149 miles from Roberts, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
293.4 mi
5h 15m
State Highway 65
1.5 mi
2m
South 84th Street
0.7 mi
1m
West Greenfield Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
West Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
West Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
West Pine Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 293.4 mi, about 5h 15m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 102 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,425 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,961
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roberts, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·West Main Street
2
Continue on West Boulevard
0.2 mi·51 sec·West Boulevard
3
Turn right onto West Pine Street
108 ft·10 sec·West Pine Street
4
Turn left onto WI 65; I 94 ALT
0.2 mi·15 sec·State Highway 65
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 65
110 ft·6 sec·State Highway 65
6
Continue on WI 65
1.1 mi·1 min·State Highway 65
7
Continue on WI 65
0.1 mi·15 sec·State Highway 65
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 65
94 ft·5 sec·State Highway 65
Toward River Falls
9
Continue on WI 65
0.1 mi·16 sec·State Highway 65
Toward River Falls
10
Enter roundabout
293 ft·17 sec
Toward Eau Claire, Madison
11
Continue
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward Eau Claire, Madison
12
Merge onto I 94
228 mi·4 hr 4 min·I 94
Use the straight lane.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 306Toward WI 181: 84th StreetUse the slight right lane.
15
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.
16
Turn right onto WI 181
0.7 mi·1 min·South 84th Street
17
Turn left onto WI 59
0.5 mi·1 min·West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 36 minute duration, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to ensure you have maximum daylight for navigating local roads. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $45 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local station pricing. Because the route avoids major highways, be prepared for slower speeds and ensure your GPS is updated to handle the specific turn-heavy nature of the streets. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to pull over whenever you find a comfortable spot to pause.
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 149 miles from Roberts, WI, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 293.4 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 66 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
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 Roberts, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Roberts, WI
This is one driving day of about 297.9 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Roberts, 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 94 for about 293.4 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 296.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|WI 65 / State Highway 65
Enter roundabout onto WI 65 / State Highway 65 toward River Falls
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward River Falls
7
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in
Enter roundabout toward Eau Claire, Madison
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Eau Claire, Madison
8
230.7 mi into trip|~4h 10m 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
295.7 mi into trip|~5h 20m 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
296.6 mi into trip|~5h 22m 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
$43.99 one way
$87.99 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$48.57
$97.13
premium
$4.72
$55.31
$110.62
diesel
$4.80
$56.25
$112.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.4
1
$31.28
$14.30
Efficient EV
74.5
0
$26.07
$11.92
EV Truck/SUV
119.2
1
$41.71
$19.07
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Roberts, WI
Late night
in Roberts on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 3:43PM CDT until July 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 1:05PM CDT until July 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
West Allis, WI
Late night
in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 3:43PM CDT until July 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 1:05PM CDT until July 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 26m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 174.6
Park Closure: Janesville Segment — Partial Trail Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey feels more like a turn-heavy local drive than a high-speed interstate sprint. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a consistent pace on secondary roads rather than the monotonous drone of a freeway. The route demands your full attention as you navigate through local connections and regional paths. Because the profile is defined by frequent turns, the steering experience remains active throughout the entire 298.2-mile distance. It is a practical way to traverse the state if you prefer local scenery over highway transit.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 293.4 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 65. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near WI 65 / State Highway 65.
Driving Effort5/10
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 297.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.8 miles (WI 65 / State Highway 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 230.7 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 297.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 293.4 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 28 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.
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. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (WI 65 / State Highway 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 230.7 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Allis, WI before the return drive.
