Traveling from West Allis to Allouez covers approximately 119.1 miles, a straightforward journey that takes about 2 hours and 19 minutes behind the wheel. Because this trip is entirely within Wisconsin, you will stay firmly in the Midwest, moving through familiar regional terrain. With a total estimated fuel cost of $18, this route is highly efficient for a quick getaway. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, as it functions perfectly as a direct point-to-point trip without needing an overnight stay. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend visit, the lack of mandatory stops makes for a very predictable schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.6 miles from West Allis, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 43
86.7 mi
1h 32m
North-South Freeway
20.6 mi
25m
East-West Freeway
4 mi
5m
WI 172
2.7 mi
3m
South Webster Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
South 84th Street
0.7 mi
1m
West Greenfield Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
East Allouez Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 86.7 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Allouez, WI.
1
Start on WI 59
0.5 mi·1 min·West Greenfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto WI 181
0.7 mi·1 min·South 84th Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto West Kearney Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·West Kearney Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
5
Merge onto I 94
4.0 mi·5 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 310BToward I 43 North: Green BayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
8
Merge onto I 43
21 mi·25 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 43; WI 57
87 mi·1 hr 32 min·I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 180Toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
11
Continue on WI 172
2.7 mi·3 min·WI 172
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward CTH X: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive
13
Turn right onto South Webster Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·South Webster Avenue
14
Turn right onto CTH O
0.4 mi·1 min·East Allouez Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
158 ft·4 sec·CTH O
16
Arrive at destination
CTH O
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 119.1-mile trek, plan your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on the I-43 corridor. Since the route requires no formal stops, you have total flexibility to drive through in one go, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving West Allis to ensure you stay within your $18 budget. Given that the longest stretch is 86.7 miles, consider grabbing a coffee or stretching your legs just before hitting that segment to keep your focus sharp. Utilizing the North-South and East-West Freeways effectively will help you maintain your momentum as you transition into Allouez. Staying mindful of these major highway connections is the best way to ensure your two-hour-and-nineteen-minute travel time remains accurate.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.6 miles from West Allis, WI, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.6 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allouez, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Allis, 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 West Allis, WI
This is one driving day of about 119.1 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from West Allis, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 86.7 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|WI 181 / South 84th Street
Turn right onto WI 181 / South 84th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip|~4m 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 right lanes.
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5.6 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 310B
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
6
6.3 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du L...
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6.5 mi into trip|~11m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.62 one way
$37.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.44
$40.89
premium
$4.89
$22.92
$45.84
diesel
$5.61
$26.30
$52.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.7
0
$12.51
$5.72
Efficient EV
29.8
0
$10.42
$4.76
EV Truck/SUV
47.6
0
$16.67
$7.62
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
West Allis, WI
Night
in West Allis on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Allouez, WI
Night
in Allouez on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Cedar Grove, WI
60 mi in
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
2 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
2h 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 96% of your time will be spent cruising on major roads. Your route relies heavily on the I-43 corridor, supplemented by the North-South and East-West Freeways to navigate the transition between cities. The most significant portion of your travel involves a single, uninterrupted 86.7-mile stretch on I-43, which dictates the overall pace of the trip. Because the vast majority of the drive is on controlled-access highways, you will experience a consistent, high-speed flow rather than the stop-and-go nature of local surface streets. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.7 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near WI 181 / South 84th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 119.1 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: at 0.5 miles (WI 181 / South 84th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 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 2h 19m. Total distance: 119.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.7 miles on I 43. 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 Allouez, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (WI 181 / South 84th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 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 Allouez, WI before heading back.
