How far is Grafton, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Grafton, WI to West Allis, WI is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and West Allis.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
1624 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
3.1 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street
926 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on West O'Connor Street
888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street
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Continue on West O'Connor Street
1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street
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Turn left onto South 76th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · 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 Grafton and West Allis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 43 South
Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Grafton and Areas Of Fog near West Allis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grafton to West Allis?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fox Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Grafton and 13.4 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Grafton and Areas Of Fog near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Fox Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fox Point.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 21.11 mi (33.98 km).
#1 Grafton
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,178 |
| Coordinates | 43.3197300, -87.9534200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
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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