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

The driving distance from Kohler, WI to West Allis, WI is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.36 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.16 mi
53.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.36 mi
Kilometers
64.95 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Mon, May 18, 6:37 PM CDT
Return by in Kohler
Mon, May 18, 7:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kohler
2026-05-18T17:50
Arrive West Allis
Mon, May 18, 6:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kohler
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
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Kohler
20.3 mi
00h 23m
To West Allis
20.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway H

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway H

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Fredonia Kohler Road

    2868 ft · 1 min · Fredonia Kohler Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway I

    1344 ft · 43 sec · County Highway I

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway I

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Highway I

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fredonia Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fredonia Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    30.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 57

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street

    926 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 76th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · 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 Kohler and West Allis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
30.1 mi · 75%
East-West Freeway
3.1 mi · 8%
County Highway H
1.86 mi · 5%
Fredonia Avenue
1.64 mi · 4%
County Highway I
0.97 mi · 2%
South 76th Street
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 57

Turn right onto State Highway 57

30.1 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 23m from Kohler
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kohler and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Kohler to West Allis?

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Kohler and 20.1 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kohler and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thiensville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
Cedarburg City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Cedarburg City Hall

Cedarburg , WI
W63n645 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews County government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thiensville.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kohler and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 33.16 mi (53.36 km).

Kohler

#1 Kohler

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,048
Coordinates43.4963900, -88.0234300
Altitude265
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: County Highway H (-88.023451, 43.49636)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kohler and West Allis. The current time is 17:50:04.

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.