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Trip from Sturtevant, 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

42m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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

village in Racine County, Wisconsin

Sturtevant, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

This 29.3-mile drive from Sturtevant, WI to West Allis, WI is a short hop perfect for a single day trip. Expect the journey to take about 42 minutes, making it a quick and efficient travel option. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is very budget-friendly. The majority of the drive, around 75% highway, utilizes I-41 and Airport Freeway, offering a straightforward and largely uninterrupted experience. As both locations are within the Midwest region and the state of Wisconsin, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travels. This route is ideal for those looking for a simple, quick connection between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 18.8 mi 21m
South 76th Street 3.7 mi 9m
Airport Freeway 3.1 mi 4m
Durand Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
90th Street <0.1 mi <1m
West Greenfield Avenue <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 41 — 18.8 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

71 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left

49 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto 90th Street

97 ft · 7 sec · 90th Street
4

Turn right onto WI 11

2.9 mi · 5 min · Durand Avenue
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
6

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

17 mi · 19 min · I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 41; US 41

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

3.1 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 5B Toward CTH U: 76th Street Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

248 ft · 6 sec
Toward CTH U North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto CTH U

3.7 mi · 9 min · South 76th Street
13

Turn slight right

212 ft · 9 sec
14

Turn right onto WI 59

12 ft · 0 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Arrive at destination

WI 59

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.3 — 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

Turn left

Navigation decision point

9
20.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 41; I 94; US 41

Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 317 Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...
7
25.4 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward CTH U: 76th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5B Toward CTH U: 76th Street
8
25.5 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CTH U North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward CTH U North
6
29.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue

Turn right onto WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.58 one way

$9.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.03 $10.06
premium $4.89 $5.64 $11.28
diesel $5.61 $6.47 $12.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
EV Truck/SUV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Sturtevant, WI

Late night in Sturtevant on Sunday

Local time

4:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Late night in West Allis on Sunday

Local time

4:58 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

12 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

42m 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?

Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend about 75% of your time on major roads like I-41 and Airport Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 18.8 miles on I-41, allowing for steady progress. While the initial part of the journey might feel like a typical interstate cruise, the transition onto South 76th Street will introduce a change in pace as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of higher-speed travel on the interstates and more local road conditions closer to West Allis, offering a varied driving experience.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and South 76th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 10 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

786 ft 701 ft

Total Climb

184 ft

Total Descent

157 ft

Highest Point

786 ft

~25.1 mi in

Elevation Range

85 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Sturtevant, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Cth U North.

Fond Du Lac

20.6 mi in | ~25m | via I 41; I 94; US 41

Cth U North

25.5 mi in | ~32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on I 41. 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: Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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