How far is Arbor Vitae, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Arbor Vitae, WI to West Allis, WI is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.35 mi
04h 03m
Flight
216.61 mi
348.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.61 mi
Kilometers
348.6 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.35 mi
Kilometers
409.34 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 PM CDT
Return by in Arbor Vitae
Thu, Apr 16, 7:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arbor Vitae
2026-04-16T11:41
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 3:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arbor Vitae
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sheridan
WI

Unincorporated community in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Arbor Vitae
127 mi
02h 01m
To West Allis
127.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Widespread Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arbor Vitae and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Arbor Vitae Drive

    137 m · 21 sec · Big Arbor Vitae Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oneida Street

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Oneida Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 181: 84th Street

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arbor Vitae 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 32%
Oneida Street
71.1 mi · 28%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 20%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 12%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 5%
Elm Street
3.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
216.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
02h 01m from Arbor Vitae
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog then Sunny leaving Arbor Vitae and Areas Of Fog near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arbor Vitae to West Allis?

The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127 miles from Arbor Vitae and 127.3 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Sunny around Arbor Vitae and Areas Of Fog near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sheridan, 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 Sheridan.

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

8 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

33 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

34 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

48 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arbor Vitae and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 216.61 mi (348.6 km).

Arbor Vitae

#1 Arbor Vitae

Civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin

Population3,453
Coordinates45.9205100, -89.6634800
Altitude497
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: Big Arbor Vitae Drive (-89.663481, 45.920378)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
33.98 L · about $33.86
Round trip
$67.73
17.96 gal · 67.96 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.86 $67.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.19 $76.38
Premium $4.65 $41.79 $83.59
Diesel $5.30 $47.63 $95.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Arbor Vitae and West Allis. The current time is 11:41:33.

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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.