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

The driving distance from Caledonia, WI to West Allis, WI is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.64 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.02 mi
24.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.02 mi
Kilometers
24.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.44 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:04 PM CDT
Return by in Caledonia
Wed, Apr 22, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caledonia
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Caledonia
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greendale
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Caledonia
9.9 mi
00h 12m
To West Allis
12.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
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 Caledonia and West Allis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5 1/2 Mile Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5 1/2 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH U: 76th Street

    966 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH U North

    76 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South 76th Street

    3.7 mi · 9 min · South 76th Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caledonia and West Allis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
9.62 mi · 42%
South 76th Street
3.7 mi · 16%
Airport Freeway
3.1 mi · 14%
I 41 North
1.67 mi · 7%
5 1/2 Mile Road
1.43 mi · 6%
CTH U
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

9.29 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 12m from Caledonia
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Caledonia 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 Caledonia to West Allis?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Caledonia and 12.7 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

12 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caledonia and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 15.02 mi (24.18 km).

Caledonia

#1 Caledonia

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates42.8078000, -87.9242500
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: 5 1/2 Mile Road (-87.924266, 42.807458)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Caledonia and West Allis. The current time is 18:38:35.

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.