How far is Glenwood City, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Glenwood City, WI to West Allis, WI is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenwood City and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood City and West Allis.
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Start on 1st Street
14 m · 6 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
1227 ft · 24 sec · West Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 128
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 128
48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 128
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 128
147 m · 10 sec · State Highway 128
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
88 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1593 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
210.2 mi · 3 hr 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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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 Glenwood City 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.
State Highway 128
Merge slight left
210 mi · 03h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Glenwood City and Slight Chance Snow Showers 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 Glenwood City to West Allis?
The road trip is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Glenwood City and 143.7 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenwood City and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood City and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 250.36 mi (402.92 km).
#1 Glenwood City
City in St.
| Population | 1,201 |
| Coordinates | 45.0585700, -92.1724100 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.20 | $76.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.08 | $86.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.15 | $94.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.73 | $107.46 |
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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