How far is Fall River, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Fall River, WI to West Allis, WI is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
76.85 mi
01h 20m
Flight
58.13 mi
93.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.13 mi
Kilometers
93.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.85 mi
Kilometers
123.68 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 30, 6:26 PM CDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 30, 7:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-30T17:05
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 30, 6:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Fall River
38.4 mi
00h 40m
To West Allis
38.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on Kane Street

    45 m · 9 sec · Kane Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Street

    2329 ft · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Johnson Road

    3198 ft · 2 min · Johnson Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 16

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16

  5. 5

    Continue on James Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · James Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Manning Street

    2147 ft · 58 sec · Manning Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 16 & 60

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward WI 16 East, WI 26 South

    1926 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 26

    16.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 26

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1870 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 41 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 Fall River 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
55.6 mi · 72%
Highway 16 & 60
13.7 mi · 18%
James Street
1.76 mi · 2%
State Highway 16
1.48 mi · 2%
WI 181
0.91 mi · 1%
South 84th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 26

Merge slight left

37.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 40m from Fall River
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fall River and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to West Allis?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Fall River and 38.5 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fall River and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 58.13 mi (93.55 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,757
Coordinates43.3844300, -89.0451100
Altitude261
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: Kane Street (-89.045117, 43.384584)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and West Allis. The current time is 17:05:37.

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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.