Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Allis, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Genesee, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis to Genesee is 22.6 miles and takes about 37 minutes via US 18 and the East-West Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest hop stays within Wisconsin, offering a quick transition from urban edge to more open surroundings. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic shift. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, making it a convenient option for a spontaneous trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 18 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| East-West Freeway | 6 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 59 | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Bluemound Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Genesee Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 83 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| WI 59 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,859 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~309 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Genesee, WI.
Start on WI 59
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 94
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto US 18
Turn slight left onto US 18; WI 164
Turn straight onto WI 59
Turn left onto Genesee Road
Continue on WI 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 83
Continue on WI 83
Turn right onto Old Village Road
Turn left onto Church Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward US 18 East, CTH Y, CTH JJ: Barker Road, Bluemound Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 18, CTH JJ: Waukesha, Barker Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in West Allis on Friday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Genesee on Friday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 71% of the route on major roads like US 18 and the East-West Freeway. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 6.5 miles on US 18 before transitioning to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a relatively smooth experience with fewer exits on the highway portions, giving way to more local traffic as you approach Genesee.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 18 and East-West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
409 ft
Total Descent
243 ft
Highest Point
911 ft
~4.9 mi in
Elevation Range
182 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Allis, WI and Genesee, WI, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Cth Y, Cth Jj: Waukesha and Barker Road North.
Milwaukee
Cth Y
Cth Jj: Waukesha
Barker Road North
West Allis is a city in Southeast Wisconsin.
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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