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Trip from West Allis, WI to Dousman, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

28.4 mi

46 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Dousman, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from West Allis to Dousman, you can expect a straightforward 28.4-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination in under an hour without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit across these two Wisconsin locations. Because the entire drive remains within the Midwest, you won't experience significant regional transitions, keeping the travel atmosphere consistent. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the simplicity of this commute makes it a highly manageable trek for any driver.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East-West Freeway 20.4 mi 22m
North Sawyer Road 2.8 mi 5m
Sunset Drive 1.5 mi 2m
West Greenfield Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Elm Street <0.1 mi <1m
Zoo Freeway <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East-West Freeway — 20.4 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 59

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 894 West, US 45 North
3

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 94: Madison, Milwaukee Use the slight left lane.
4

Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45

19 ft · 0 sec · Zoo Freeway
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Exit 1B-A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 56 sec
Exit 1B Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the slight left lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 11 sec
Toward I 94 West: Madison
8

Merge onto I 94

10 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

10 mi · 10 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 283 Toward CTH P: Sawyer Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

234 ft · 6 sec
Toward CTH P South: Sawyer Road, Delafield Road Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Enter roundabout onto CTH P

237 ft · 4 sec · North Sawyer Road
13

Continue on CTH P

325 ft · 6 sec · North Sawyer Road
14

Enter roundabout onto CTH P

106 ft · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road
15

Continue on CTH P

414 ft · 8 sec · North Sawyer Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Enter roundabout onto CTH P

108 ft · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road
17

Continue on CTH P

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Sawyer Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

At end of road, turn right onto US 18

1.5 mi · 2 min · Sunset Drive
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
20

Turn left onto Elm Street

62 ft · 2 sec · Elm Street
21

Arrive at destination

Elm Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94: Madison, Milwaukee

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 94: Madison, Milwaukee
9
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1B-A Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
8
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1B Toward I 94 West: Madison
7
23.1 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward CTH P: Sawyer Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 283 Toward CTH P: Sawyer Road
9
23.3 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CTH P South: Sawyer Road, Delafield Road

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward CTH P South: Sawyer Road, Delafield Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.44 one way

$8.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.87 $9.75
premium $4.89 $5.47 $10.93
diesel $5.61 $6.27 $12.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14
EV Truck/SUV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82

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 14, 2026

Origin

West Allis, WI

Morning in West Allis on Tuesday

Local time

7:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 15 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:31PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:27PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Dousman, WI

Morning in Dousman on Tuesday

Local time

7:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°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

15 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

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your journey on the East-West Freeway, which accounts for a 20.4-mile uninterrupted stretch. As you transition off the freeway, the experience shifts as you navigate North Sawyer Road and Sunset Drive to reach your final destination. Expect a functional, efficient driving experience rather than a winding backroad adventure. The personality of this route is defined by its speed and directness, making it an ideal choice if you prioritize reaching Dousman quickly over scenic detours.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on East-West Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and North Sawyer Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 19 decision points packed into just 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from West Allis, WI to Dousman, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.

Milwaukee

1.6 mi in | ~4m

About the Cities

Starting in West Allis, WI

Full guide →

West Allis is a city in Southeast Wisconsin.

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 38m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on East-West 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 Dousman, 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: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dousman, 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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