How far is Camp Lake, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Camp Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
38.49 mi
00h 54m
Flight
34.01 mi
54.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.49 mi
Kilometers
61.94 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sun, May 31, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Camp Lake
Sun, May 31, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Lake
2026-05-31T04:33
Arrive West Allis
Sun, May 31, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camp Lake
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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From Camp Lake
23.4 mi
00h 27m
To West Allis
15.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Lake and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bassett Road

    118 m · 11 sec · Bassett Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 85th Place

    557 ft · 15 sec · 85th Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Silver Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Silver Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    8.5 mi · 14 min · 75th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee

    1428 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West

    1540 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

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

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

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

    966 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH U North

    76 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South 76th Street

    3.7 mi · 9 min · South 76th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camp Lake 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
27.6 mi · 72%
75th Street
8.52 mi · 22%
South 76th Street
3.7 mi · 10%
Airport Freeway
3.1 mi · 8%
Silver Lake Road
1.82 mi · 5%
I 94 West
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
34 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 27m from Camp Lake
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Camp Lake 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 Camp Lake to West Allis?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Camp Lake and 15.2 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Camp Lake and Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Franksville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

5 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

77 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Lake and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 34.01 mi (54.74 km).

Camp Lake

#1 Camp Lake

Census designated place

Population3,665
Coordinates42.5347400, -88.1437000
Altitude229
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: CTH AH (-88.143906, 42.534754)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $4.65 $6.33 $12.66
Diesel $5.30 $7.21 $14.43

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Camp Lake and West Allis. The current time is 04:33:14.

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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.