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

The driving distance from Bridgeport, WI to West Allis, WI is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.55 mi
02h 51m
Flight
154.12 mi
248.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.12 mi
Kilometers
248.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.55 mi
Kilometers
274.48 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM CDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-23T07:29
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
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
Verona
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Bridgeport
85.2 mi
01h 25m
To West Allis
85.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 60

    120 m · 10 sec · State Highway 60

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Great River Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Great River Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    2685 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    2616 ft · 1 min · 12th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 18

    15.6 mi · 22 min · US Highway 18

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 18

    8.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 18

  9. 9

    Continue on Dodgeville Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Dodgeville Expressway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway

    45 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway

    1699 ft · 26 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    38.2 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

    2419 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
64.8 mi · 38%
Dodgeville Expressway
40.6 mi · 24%
US Highway 18
24.1 mi · 14%
Great River Road
23.6 mi · 14%
West Beltline Highway
8.75 mi · 5%
I 39 North
3.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
154.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
01h 25m from Bridgeport
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bridgeport and Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Bridgeport and 85.4 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 154.1 miles (248 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bridgeport and Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Verona

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

14 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

53 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 154.12 mi (248.04 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

Unincorporated community in the town of Bridgeport, Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population993
Coordinates43.0091500, -91.0579100
Altitude235
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: State Highway 60 (-91.058012, 43.009253)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.78 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.40
12.04 gal · 45.56 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.70 $45.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.21
Premium $4.65 $28.02 $56.03
Diesel $5.30 $31.93 $63.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and West Allis. The current time is 07:29:25.

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.