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Trip from Saint Germain, 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

5h 16m

Distance

262.1 mi

422 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 3m ★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Saint Germain, WI, WI

Saint Germain, WI

Eduardo Reiser

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Saint Germain to West Allis, prepare for a straightforward journey covering 262.1 miles. This drive typically takes about 5 hours and 16 minutes, making it a manageable day trip if you get an early start. You will rely heavily on major arteries, specifically I-41, US-51, and US-10, to navigate through the heart of Wisconsin. With a fuel budget of approximately $40, it is an affordable excursion for those crossing the Midwest. Since the entire trip is contained within Wisconsin, you will find the transition between the northern woods and the southern urban landscape to be a consistent, familiar experience. It is a practical route for anyone needing to bridge the gap between these two regions efficiently.

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

131 miles from Saint Germain, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 80.8 mi 1h 29m
US 51 64.4 mi 1h 18m
US 10 51.3 mi 1h 1m
I 39 29.8 mi 32m
US 45 12.3 mi 14m
County Road D 7.6 mi 12m
County Road J 4.4 mi 7m
County Highway E 3.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 80.8 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Germain, WI and West Allis, WI.

1

Start on WI 70

0.1 mi · 15 sec · State Highway 70
2

Turn right onto Parkway Road

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Parkway Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto CTH J

4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road J
4

Turn left onto CTH E

3.9 mi · 6 min · County Highway E
5

Continue on CTH D

3.0 mi · 5 min · County Highway D
6

Turn left onto WI 47; CTH D

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Bradley Street
7

Turn right onto CTH D

7.6 mi · 12 min · County Road D
8

At end of road, turn left onto US 51

64 mi · 1 hr 18 min · US 51
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51

22 mi · 24 min · I 39; US 51
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
10

Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51

7.4 mi · 7 min · I 39; US 10; US 51
11

Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 10; WI 66
Exit 158 Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

51 mi · 1 hr · US 10
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

12 mi · 14 min · US 45
Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
15

Merge onto I 41; US 41

81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

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.
17

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.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

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.
20

Turn right onto WI 181

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street
21

Turn left onto WI 59

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
22

Arrive at destination

WI 59

Trip Plan

To keep your travel smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 5-hour and 16-minute duration. Since 91% of your time is spent on highways, check traffic reports for I-41 before you head out, as this corridor can experience congestion depending on the time of day. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and ensure you reach West Allis with plenty of time to spare. Keep your $40 fuel budget handy, but remember to monitor your gas gauge during the longer stretches to avoid unnecessary stops. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so feel free to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected delays on the busier interstate segments.

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 131 miles from Saint Germain, WI, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.8 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 58 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 131 miles or 2h 44m 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 21m

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 Saint Germain, 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 Saint Germain, WI

This is one driving day of about 262.1 miles and 5h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Saint Germain, 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 41 for about 80.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Mosinee, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mosinee, WI

131 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.

Popular next leg

Mosinee, WI to West Allis, WI

170.5 mi · 3h 18m

Pacing Suggestions

Merrill, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevens Point, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131 miles from Saint Germain, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mosinee Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mosinee, Wisconsin

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.6

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17156933600

Top Coffee Stop

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 262.1

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

Mosinee Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.6

Mosinee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17156933600

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 262.1

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 262.1

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 262.1

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Stevens Point Brewery | Tap Room & Gift Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 112.3

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17153449310

Visit website

Lake Nokomis Cranberries, Inc.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Eagle River, WI

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17154796546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 114.3 and 260.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
114.3 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
8
165.2 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | US 45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
8
259.5 mi into trip | ~5h 10m 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
259.8 mi into trip | ~5h 10m 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
260.4 mi into trip | ~5h 12m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.98 one way

$81.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $44.99 $89.98
premium $4.89 $50.44 $100.88
diesel $5.61 $57.87 $115.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.6 0 $27.52 $12.58
Efficient EV 65.5 0 $22.93 $10.48
EV Truck/SUV 104.8 1 $36.69 $16.77

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Saint Germain, WI

Night in Saint Germain on Saturday

Local time

9:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Night in West Allis on Saturday

Local time

9:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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

5h 16m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of your travel occurring on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm as you navigate the longest uninterrupted stretch of 80.8 miles on I-41. The experience is primarily defined by fast-paced interstate travel, providing a consistent pace that minimizes the need for frequent navigation changes. While you will encounter a mix of US highways and interstates, the road maintains a high-speed character throughout. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical backroads or winding scenic detours.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.8 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 51. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114.3 miles in near US 10.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 262.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 114.3 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.2 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 259.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Saint Germain, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.

Madison

84.1 mi in | ~1h 51m | via I 39; US 51

Waupaca

113.9 mi in | ~2h 23m | via US 10; WI 66

Appleton

113.9 mi in | ~2h 23m | via US 10; WI 66

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 16m. Total distance: 262.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80.8 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 114.3 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.2 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 259.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 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.

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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