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

The driving distance from Elkhart Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
63.71 mi
01h 10m
Flight
56.43 mi
90.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.43 mi
Kilometers
90.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.71 mi
Kilometers
102.53 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Tue, May 26, 5:20 AM CDT
Return by in Elkhart Lake
Tue, May 26, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkhart Lake
2026-05-26T04:10
Arrive West Allis
Tue, May 26, 5:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkhart 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
Saukville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Elkhart Lake
32.2 mi
00h 35m
To West Allis
31.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arno Way

    24 m · 11 sec · Arno Way

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto North Lake Street

    30 m · 9 sec · North Lake Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Rhine Street

    3043 ft · 1 min · East Rhine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road A

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road A

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    10.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 57

    44 mi · 56 min · State Highway 57

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street

    926 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 76th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhart 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
54.4 mi · 85%
County Road A
3.25 mi · 5%
East-West Freeway
3.1 mi · 5%
South 76th Street
0.84 mi · 1%
I 94 West
0.81 mi · 1%
North Mill Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Continue on State Highway 57

44 mi · 00h 56m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saukville
00h 35m from Elkhart Lake
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elkhart Lake 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 Elkhart Lake to West Allis?

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Saukville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Elkhart Lake and 31.4 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saukville

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

45 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

49 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

58 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart Lake and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 56.43 mi (90.81 km).

Elkhart Lake

#1 Elkhart Lake

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population1,013
Coordinates43.8333300, -88.0178700
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: (-88.017843, 43.833355)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkhart Lake and West Allis. The current time is 04:10:04.

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.