Origin
Shorewood, WI
Late night in Shorewood on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shorewood, 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
20m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shorewood, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
This short 11-mile drive from Shorewood, WI to West Allis, WI takes about 20 minutes and is perfect for a day trip. You'll navigate a mix of main roads, including East Capitol Drive and sections of the North-South and East-West Freeways. With only a 60% highway share, expect a varied driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $2, making this an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest region. No overnight stays are needed for this brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| East-West Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Capitol Drive | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South 76th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West O'Connor Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Green Bay Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on WI 190
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Capitol Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Turn slight right
210 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto WI 57
484 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Green Bay Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 43 South
5
Merge onto I 43
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 94
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 307A
Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
9
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West O'Connor Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West O'Connor Street
11
Turn left onto South 76th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 76th Street
12
Turn left onto WI 59
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 190 / East Capitol Drive
Depart onto WI 190 / East Capitol Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
5:00 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
1 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
20m 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?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, blending freeway cruising with more local road segments. Approximately 60% of the route utilizes highway, offering stretches of faster travel. You'll experience a continuous 3.5-mile segment on the North-South Freeway, providing a good rhythm before transitioning. As you progress, expect the road to shift from open freeway to more urban and suburban thoroughfares, requiring you to adapt your driving style.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 190 / East Capitol Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 11 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 190 / East Capitol Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on North-South Freeway. 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: near the start (WI 190 / East Capitol Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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