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

The driving distance from Ellsworth, WI to West Allis, WI is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
286.94 mi
04h 38m
Flight
252.62 mi
406.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.62 mi
Kilometers
406.56 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.94 mi
Kilometers
461.79 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sat, May 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Return by in Ellsworth
Sat, May 23, 4:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellsworth
2026-05-23T06:58
Arrive West Allis
Sat, May 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellsworth
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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Ellsworth
143.3 mi
02h 19m
To West Allis
143.7 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 10

    1084 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 10

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward US Highway 10

    28.3 mi · 39 min · US Highway 10

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Highway 10

    841 ft · 18 sec · United States Highway 10

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto US Highway 10

    14 mi · 19 min · US Highway 10

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 10

    8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 10

  8. 8

    Continue on Mondovi Street West

    2219 ft · 1 min · Mondovi Street West

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 10

    10 mi · 14 min · US Highway 10

  10. 10

    Continue on 10th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellsworth 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
154 mi · 54%
I 94
65.1 mi · 23%
US Highway 10
61.4 mi · 21%
West Main Street
3.71 mi · 1%
WI 181
0.91 mi
South 84th Street
0.71 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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
252.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 19m from Ellsworth
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ellsworth and Rain Showers Likely near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.3 miles from Ellsworth and 143.7 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ellsworth and Rain Showers Likely near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellsworth and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 252.62 mi (406.56 km).

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#1 Ellsworth

Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin

Population1,180
Coordinates44.7321900, -92.4874100
Altitude370
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: West Main Street (-92.487408, 44.732086)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.33 L · about $38.20
Round trip
$76.40
20.26 gal · 76.66 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.20 $76.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.08 $86.17
Premium $4.65 $47.15 $94.29
Diesel $5.30 $53.73 $107.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellsworth and West Allis. The current time is 06:58:40.

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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.