How far is Black River Falls, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Black River Falls, WI to West Allis, WI is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
191.26 mi
02h 56m
Flight
167.37 mi
269.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.37 mi
Kilometers
269.35 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.26 mi
Kilometers
307.81 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Black River Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black River Falls
2026-04-18T07:57
Arrive West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black River Falls
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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Black River Falls
95.5 mi
01h 28m
To West Allis
95.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Black River Falls and West Allis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black River Falls and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    47 m · 9 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2215 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    122.4 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black River Falls and West Allis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
124 mi · 65%
I 94
65.1 mi · 34%
WI 181
0.91 mi
South 84th Street
0.71 mi
West Greenfield Avenue
0.52 mi
WI 181 South
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 28m from Black River Falls
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Black River Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Black River Falls to West Allis?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Black River Falls and 95.8 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Black River Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black River Falls and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 167.37 mi (269.35 km).

Black River Falls

#1 Black River Falls

City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin

Population3,454
Coordinates44.2946800, -90.8515300
Altitude242
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: (-90.851189, 44.294618)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.55 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.1 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Black River Falls and West Allis. The current time is 07:57:51.

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.