How far is Adams, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Adams, WI to West Allis, WI is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.33 mi
02h 17m
Flight
111.6 mi
179.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.6 mi
Kilometers
179.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.33 mi
Kilometers
225.84 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Wed, Apr 29, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Adams
Wed, Apr 29, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adams
2026-04-28T22:39
Arrive West Allis
Wed, Apr 29, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adams
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From Adams
70.1 mi
01h 08m
To West Allis
70.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adams and West Allis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adams and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Grove Street

    50 m · 11 sec · West Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 13

    23.5 mi · 32 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 16

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center

    59 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adams and West Allis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
65.1 mi · 46%
State Highway 16
48.9 mi · 35%
State Highway 13
23.5 mi · 17%
WI 181
0.91 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
South 84th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

65.1 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
111.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 08m from Adams
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Adams and Partly Sunny near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adams to West Allis?

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Adams and 70.2 miles from West Allis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Adams and Partly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burke, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burke.

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adams and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 111.6 mi (179.61 km).

Adams

#1 Adams

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,382
Coordinates43.9560800, -89.8181800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
West Allis

#2 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.81825, 43.956079)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Adams and West Allis. The current time is 22:39:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.