Origin
West Allis, WI
Late night in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Allis, WI to Beloit, 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 25m
Distance
71.2 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Allis, WI
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Beloit, WI
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Trip Overview
Planning a quick trip from West Allis, WI to Beloit, WI? This 71.2-mile journey takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 45 and I-39, making it a highway-focused drive with 92% of the travel on interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, it's an economical option for a short excursion within the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on US 45, covering a significant 60.1 miles on this particular road. This straightforward drive offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 60.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| Zoo Freeway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 39 | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Gardner Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 51 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Beloit, WI.
1
Start on WI 59
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit onto US 45
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 45
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 39; I 90
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 39; I 90
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
8
Turn right onto US 51; IL 75
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gardner Street
9
Continue on US 51
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51
10
Continue on East Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Grand Avenue
11
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
12
Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto WI 81
509 ft
·
37 sec
·
White Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
US 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from West Allis, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68 — 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 59 / West Greenfield Avenue
Depart onto WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
5
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.13 one way
$22.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.97 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Beloit, WI
Late night in Beloit on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Lyons, WI
36 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
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
1h 25m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused experience, designed for efficient travel. Expect 92% of your drive to be on high-speed interstates like US 45 and I-39. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 60.1 miles on US 45, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of driving. While not particularly winding or complex, the nature of these main roads ensures a consistent pace. The character of the drive remains largely similar throughout, emphasizing forward momentum over varied scenery.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.1 mi on US 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and Zoo Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 71.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 (WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 71.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.1 miles on US 45. 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 Beloit, 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 59 / West Greenfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): 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 Beloit, 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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