Origin
Sheboygan, WI
Afternoon in Sheboygan on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheboygan, 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
1h 15m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheboygan, WI
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West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Sheboygan to West Allis is a straightforward 62.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the entire drive. The route navigates through the heart of the Midwest, keeping you entirely within Wisconsin. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one efficient push. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for anyone needing to connect these two Wisconsin hubs without the hassle of a long-haul itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 50.5 mi | 57m |
| East-West Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Business Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South 76th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 14th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West O'Connor Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 28 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 50.5 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheboygan, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on Center Avenue
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
Center Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 9th Street
400 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 9th Street
3
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
4
Turn left onto WI 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 14th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on WI 28; CTH OK
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Business Drive
6
Turn right onto WI 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on WI 28
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Highway 28
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
9
Merge onto I 43
50 mi
·
57 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 94
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 307A
Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
13
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West O'Connor Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West O'Connor Street
15
Turn left onto South 76th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 76th Street
16
Turn left onto WI 59
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Sheboygan, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 9th Street
Turn left onto North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 28 / South 14th Street
Turn left onto WI 28 / South 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West: Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
6
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward 68th Street, 70th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 307A
Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Grafton, WI
30 mi in
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
4 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
1h 15m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local roads including North 9th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, and South 14th Street to complete your transit. Because the path relies exclusively on local streets, your focus will remain on maneuvering through intersections rather than settling into a high-speed highway rhythm. The character of the road is consistent, requiring your active attention as you transition between these specific thoroughfares. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the journey feels more like a series of connected local segments than a singular open-road experience.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.5 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and East-West Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 9th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 60.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 28 / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Sheboygan, WI
Full guide →Sheboygan, the largest city in Sheboygan county at just over 50,000 residents, lies on the shores of Lake Michigan about 60 miles (100 km) north of Milwaukee, in east-central Wisconsin. Formerly a busy trading and fishing port, Sheboygan grew through shipping and industry, and was a major center of German immigration to the area. While shipping on the Great Lakes has seen a major decline and the commercial fisheries has declined to 4 commercial fishing companies operating out of Sheboygan. Sheboygan remains a prospering industrial town, and continues its immigrant heritage to this day, with vibrant Hispanic and Hmong communities adding their influences to the cultural landscape. The "spirit on the lake" is the municipal jingle.
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.5 miles on I 43. 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: near the start (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 28 / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 43): 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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