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

The driving distance from Florence, WI to West Allis, WI is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
231.29 mi
03h 47m
Flight
201.11 mi
323.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.11 mi
Kilometers
323.66 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.29 mi
Kilometers
372.23 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Wed, May 13, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, May 13, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-12T21:29
Arrive West Allis
Wed, May 13, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bellevue
WI

Village in Brown County, Wisconsin

From Florence
116.5 mi
01h 53m
To West Allis
114.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Quinnesec Street

    27 m · 5 sec · Quinnesec Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2135 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US-141

    1.1 mi · 1 min · US-141

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3195 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    29.1 mi · 43 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    118.3 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway

  13. 13

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

    926 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 76th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · 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 Florence 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
119 mi · 52%
Main Street
59.4 mi · 26%
River Street
29.1 mi · 13%
Central Avenue
17.2 mi · 7%
East-West Freeway
3.1 mi · 1%
Roosevelt Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Continue straight

118 mi · 02h 10m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
201.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellevue
01h 53m from Florence
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and 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 Florence to West Allis?

The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from Florence and 114.8 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.77 one way or $61.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Bellevue

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

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

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Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 mi away
800 Cedar Street
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Appleton, Wisconsin

43 mi away
100 East Washington St.
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Manitowoc, Wisconsin

44 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Oconto, Wisconsin

49 mi away
517 Smith Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 201.11 mi (323.66 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population1,945
Coordinates45.9221800, -88.2518000
Altitude398
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: Quinnesec Street (-88.252043, 45.922183)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.9 L · about $30.77
Round trip
$61.54
16.32 gal · 61.8 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.77 $61.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.70 $69.41
Premium $4.65 $37.98 $75.95
Diesel $5.30 $43.28 $86.56

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and West Allis. The current time is 21:29:44.

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.