Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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
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Paris, WI
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West Allis to Paris is 37 miles and takes about 49 minutes via North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two Midwest locations. Given its brief duration and predominantly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger trip. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain, making it a predictable and easy route to navigate.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| Burlington Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| South 76th Street | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| Airport Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| I 41 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,820 veh/hr typical · worst 4,667
Quietest
2 AM
~383 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Paris, WI.
Start on WI 59
Turn right
Turn sharp right onto South 76th Street
Turn left
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto WI 142
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from West Allis, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto South 76th Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward WI 142, CTH S: Kenosha, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 142 West: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$5.74 one way
$11.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Night in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
10:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Paris on Sunday
Local time
10:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
61°F
Cudahy, WI
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
With 74% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 23.3 miles. Expect a period of more urban-style merging and exiting as you depart West Allis on South 76th Street before transitioning to the freeway. After the freeway portion, the route shifts to Burlington Road, offering a change from the high-speed cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and Burlington Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 8 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South 76th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
224 ft
Total Descent
197 ft
Highest Point
781 ft
~34.4 mi in
Elevation Range
103 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Allis, WI and Paris, WI, road signs point toward Cth S: Kenosha and Burlington.
Cth S: Kenosha
Burlington
West Allis is a city in Southeast Wisconsin.
Top landmarks
Founded -300
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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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