Origin
West Allis, WI
Afternoon in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Allis, WI to Sheboygan, 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 16m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Sheboygan, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from West Allis to Sheboygan, you are looking at a manageable 61.1-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate through the Midwest, transitioning from the local streets of West Allis toward the lakefront destination of Sheboygan. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, this route is highly cost-effective for a short excursion. Because the trip is straightforward, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 29.8 mi | 31m |
| North-South Freeway | 20.6 mi | 25m |
| East-West Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Business Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 84th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 14th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 29.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Sheboygan, 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 310B
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Use 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
30 mi
·
31 min
·
I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward WI 28, CTH A: Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls
11
Keep slight right at fork
136 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn right onto WI 28
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Highway 28
13
Continue on WI 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
14
Turn left onto WI 28; CTH OK
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Business Drive
15
Continue on WI 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 14th Street
16
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
17
Turn left onto North 9th Street
423 ft
·
25 sec
·
North 9th Street
18
Turn right onto Center Avenue
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Center Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 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.
7
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...
5
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
$9.55 one way
$19.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Sheboygan, WI
Afternoon in Sheboygan on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
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
4 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
1h 16m 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 61.1-mile path is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway slog. You will start by navigating South 84th Street and West Kearney Street before transitioning to I-94 East. Since there is 0% highway share, you should prepare for a more involved driving experience that requires your full attention on local road transitions. The route offers a consistent pace without any exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretches, keeping you engaged as you navigate the turns. Expect a functional, direct drive that favors local connectivity over high-speed interstate cruising.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near WI 181 / South 84th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Allis, WI and Sheboygan, WI, road signs point toward Cth A: Sheboygan and Sheboygan Falls.
Cth A: Sheboygan
56.9 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Sheboygan Falls
56.9 mi in
|
~1h 9m
About the Cities
Arriving in Sheboygan, WI
Full guide →Sheboygan, the largest city in Sheboygan county at just over 50,000 residents, lies on the shores of Lake Michigan about 60 miles (100 km) north of Milwaukee, in east-central Wisconsin. Formerly a busy trading and fishing port, Sheboygan grew through shipping and industry, and was a major center of German immigration to the area. While shipping on the Great Lakes has seen a major decline and the commercial fisheries has declined to 4 commercial fishing companies operating out of Sheboygan. Sheboygan remains a prospering industrial town, and continues its immigrant heritage to this day, with vibrant Hispanic and Hmong communities adding their influences to the cultural landscape. The "spirit on the lake" is the municipal jingle.
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 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 Sheboygan, 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 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 Sheboygan, 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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