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

The driving distance from Arcadia, WI to West Allis, WI is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.5 miles (313 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.9 mi
03h 40m
Flight
194.48 mi
312.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.48 mi
Kilometers
312.98 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.9 mi
Kilometers
371.59 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sat, May 30, 2:52 AM CDT
Return by in Arcadia
Sat, May 30, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-05-29T23:12
Arrive West Allis
Sat, May 30, 2:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Arcadia
115.3 mi
01h 50m
To West Allis
115.6 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 95

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Road 95

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    151 m · 9 sec · State Highway 95

  5. 5

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1588 ft · 32 sec · West 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    13 mi · 19 min · State Highway 95

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    2038 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    100 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    790 ft · 14 sec · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 95

    2283 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 95

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    133.6 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  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 Arcadia 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 95
147 mi · 64%
I 94
65.1 mi · 28%
State Road 95
12.2 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.01 mi · 1%
WI 181
0.91 mi
South 84th Street
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 95

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 23m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
194.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 50m from Arcadia
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arcadia 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 Arcadia to West Allis?

The road trip is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Arcadia and 115.6 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 194.5 miles (313 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 194.48 mi (312.98 km).

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#1 Arcadia

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,849
Coordinates44.2527400, -91.5015400
Altitude220
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: West Main Street (-91.501551, 44.252696)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.84 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.47
16.3 gal · 61.68 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.73 $61.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.66 $69.32
Premium $4.65 $37.93 $75.86
Diesel $5.30 $43.23 $86.46

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arcadia and West Allis. The current time is 23:12:01.

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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.