How far is Fond du Lac, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Fond du Lac, WI to West Allis, WI is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
63.47 mi
01h 04m
Flight
56.7 mi
91.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.7 mi
Kilometers
91.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.47 mi
Kilometers
102.15 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sat, May 2, 1:52 PM CDT
Return by in Fond du Lac
Sat, May 2, 2:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fond du Lac
2026-05-02T12:47
Arrive West Allis
Sat, May 2, 1:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fond du Lac
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
Cedar Lake
WI

Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin

From Fond du Lac
31.5 mi
00h 32m
To West Allis
32 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fond du Lac and West Allis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fond du Lac and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Avenue

    1223 ft · 57 sec · South Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    2155 ft · 49 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pioneer Road

    2066 ft · 45 sec · Pioneer Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Road

    1298 ft · 26 sec · Pioneer Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Hickory Street

    63 m · 4 sec · South Hickory Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Hickory Street

    1948 ft · 44 sec · South Hickory Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 181: 84th Street

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  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 Fond du Lac and West Allis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Hickory Street
57.6 mi · 91%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 2%
I 94 East
0.92 mi · 1%
South 84th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Pioneer Road
0.66 mi · 1%
West Greenfield Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Hickory Street

Merge slight left

57.2 mi · 01h 04m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Lake
00h 32m from Fond du Lac
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fond du Lac and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fond du Lac to West Allis?

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Cedar Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Fond du Lac and 32 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fond du Lac and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Lake

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

46 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

46 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

47 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fond du Lac and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 56.7 mi (91.25 km).

Fond du Lac

#1 Fond du Lac

City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,126
Coordinates43.7750000, -88.4388300
Altitude232
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: South Park Avenue (-88.43897, 43.775001)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
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
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.53 $19.05
Premium $4.65 $10.42 $20.85
Diesel $5.30 $11.88 $23.76

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fond du Lac and West Allis. The current time is 12:47:21.

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.