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

The driving distance from Burke, WI to West Allis, WI is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
68.09 mi
01h 07m
Flight
64.58 mi
103.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.58 mi
Kilometers
103.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.09 mi
Kilometers
109.58 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM CDT
Return by in Burke
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burke
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burke
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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Burke
34.3 mi
00h 33m
To West Allis
33.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burke Road

    2704 ft · 1 min · Burke Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Reiner Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Reiner Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway T

    1 mi · 1 min · County Highway T

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto County Road TT

    2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road TT

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

    3 m · 1 sec · County Highway N

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    152 m · 8 sec · County Highway N

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

    30 m · 2 sec · County Highway N

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    156 m · 9 sec · County Highway N

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    58 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1861 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burke 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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
60.4 mi · 89%
County Road TT
2.44 mi · 4%
Reiner Road
2.01 mi · 3%
County Highway T
1.02 mi · 1%
WI 181
0.91 mi · 1%
South 84th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

60 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 33m from Burke
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burke 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 Burke to West Allis?

The road trip is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Burke and 33.8 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burke and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 64.58 mi (103.93 km).

Burke

#1 Burke

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,445
Coordinates43.1358300, -89.2762300
Altitude277
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: Burke Road (-89.27623, 43.135915)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.1 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.2 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burke and West Allis. The current time is 20:27:12.

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.