How far is Garfield, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Garfield, WI to West Allis, WI is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garfield and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garfield and West Allis.
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Start on County Road A
4 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 161
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 161
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Continue on Loberg Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Loberg Road
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sky View Road
1496 ft · 1 min · Sky View Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
42.2 mi · 49 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 181: 84th Street
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garfield and West Allis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Garfield 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 Garfield to West Allis?
The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Garfield and 70.3 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Garfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garfield and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 124.58 mi (200.49 km).
#1 Garfield
Garfield is a city in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 44.5619200, -89.2942800 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.56 | $43.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.60 | $47.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.89 | $53.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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