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

The driving distance from Elroy, WI to West Allis, WI is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
145.52 mi
02h 23m
Flight
124.27 mi
200 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.27 mi
Kilometers
200 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.52 mi
Kilometers
234.19 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Elroy
Thu, Apr 16, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elroy
2026-04-15T22:10
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elroy
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
Windsor
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States

From Elroy
73.1 mi
01h 11m
To West Allis
72.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1067 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  9. 9

    Continue on West Flint Street

    2201 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 31 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Wright Street

    1858 ft · 54 sec · Wright Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elroy 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
65.1 mi · 45%
Wright Street
58.5 mi · 40%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 9%
US 12
2.9 mi · 2%
WI 16
2.9 mi · 2%
WI 181
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

65.1 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 11m from Elroy
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Elroy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Elroy and 72.5 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Elroy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

17 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elroy and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 124.27 mi (200 km).

Elroy

#1 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,306
Coordinates43.7408000, -90.2723500
Altitude298
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: Liberty Street (-90.27235, 43.740787)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.44 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.88 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Elroy and West Allis. The current time is 22:10:19.

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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.