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

The driving distance from Cornell, WI to West Allis, WI is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.38 mi
04h 10m
Flight
215.36 mi
346.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.36 mi
Kilometers
346.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.38 mi
Kilometers
422.26 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sun, May 3, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Cornell
Sun, May 3, 3:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornell
2026-05-03T06:59
Arrive West Allis
Sun, May 3, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Cornell
131.5 mi
02h 05m
To West Allis
130.8 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 27

    34.5 mi · 51 min · State Highway 27

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1187 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway R

    6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road R

    2667 ft · 55 sec · County Road R

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  9. 9

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left

    1527 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · 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 Cornell 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
151 mi · 58%
I 94
65.1 mi · 25%
State Highway 27
34.5 mi · 13%
County Highway R
6.76 mi · 3%
West Lincoln Street
1.2 mi
WI 181
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
215.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
02h 05m from Cornell
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cornell and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.4 miles (422.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Cornell and 130.8 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cornell and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

45 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornell and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 215.36 mi (346.59 km).

Cornell

#1 Cornell

City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,400
Coordinates45.1671900, -91.1493100
Altitude330
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: Main Street (-91.14931, 45.167343)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.05 L · about $34.92
Round trip
$69.84
18.52 gal · 70.1 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.92 $69.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.38 $78.77
Premium $4.65 $43.10 $86.19
Diesel $5.30 $49.12 $98.23

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cornell and West Allis. The current time is 06:59:37.

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.