How far is Altoona, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Altoona, WI to West Allis, WI is about 239.8 miles (386 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and West Allis.
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Start on Garfield Avenue
682 ft · 35 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street West
104 m · 17 sec · 9th Street West
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Turn right onto Bartlett Avenue
159 m · 28 sec · Bartlett Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street West
2684 ft · 1 min · 10th Street West
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Turn right
2177 ft · 47 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and West Allis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near West Allis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to West Allis?
The road trip is about 239.8 miles (386 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Altoona and 120.1 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211 miles (339.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 210.96 mi (339.5 km).
#1 Altoona
City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,062 |
| Coordinates | 44.8046800, -91.4432100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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