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

The driving distance from Hartford, WI to West Allis, WI is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.8 mi
00h 38m
Flight
28.01 mi
45.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.01 mi
Kilometers
45.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.8 mi
Kilometers
54.4 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Germantown
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Hartford
16.9 mi
00h 19m
To West Allis
16.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    8 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Sumner Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Sumner Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Continue on West Commerce Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 60 East

    2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center

    59 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and West Allis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
24.7 mi · 73%
State Highway 60
2.65 mi · 8%
West Commerce Boulevard
1.97 mi · 6%
East Sumner Street
1.52 mi · 5%
I 94 East
0.92 mi · 3%
South 84th Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

24.4 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 19m from Hartford
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and 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 Hartford to West Allis?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Hartford and 16.9 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

27 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

35 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

59 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

62 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.07 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States

Population3,573
Coordinates43.3177800, -88.3789900
Altitude299
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: North Main Street (-88.3789, 43.317779)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and West Allis. The current time is 00:59:21.

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.