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

The driving distance from Darien, WI to West Allis, WI is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
51.93 mi
00h 49m
Flight
45.64 mi
73.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.64 mi
Kilometers
73.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.93 mi
Kilometers
83.58 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Darien
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Darien
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Darien
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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Darien
26 mi
00h 24m
To West Allis
26 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fremont Street

    17 m · 4 sec · East Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Wisconsin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Beloit Street

    570 ft · 18 sec · East Beloit Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Walworth Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Walworth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walworth Street
46.4 mi · 89%
Zoo Freeway
3.1 mi · 6%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.48 mi · 3%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 1%
WI 59
0.22 mi
East Beloit Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

North Walworth Street

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 24m from Darien
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Darien 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 Darien to West Allis?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Darien and 26 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Darien and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 45.64 mi (73.45 km).

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#1 Darien

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population1,710
Coordinates42.6016800, -88.7076000
Altitude289
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: East Fremont Street (-88.707625, 42.601712)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.65 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $5.30 $9.71 $19.41

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 Darien and West Allis. The current time is 22:04:48.

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.