How far is La Grange, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from La Grange, WI to West Allis, WI is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
39.05 mi
00h 42m
Flight
33.65 mi
54.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.65 mi
Kilometers
54.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.05 mi
Kilometers
62.85 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in La Grange
Sat, Apr 18, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-04-18T19:29
Arrive West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
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
Vernon
WI

Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From La Grange
19.5 mi
00h 21m
To West Allis
19.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway H

    40 m · 9 sec · County Highway H

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  5. 5

    Continue on North Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 43 North

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
22.1 mi · 57%
State Highway 20
7.43 mi · 19%
Zoo Freeway
3.1 mi · 8%
North Street
2.13 mi · 5%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
1.95 mi · 5%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 43 North

Merge slight left

21.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 21m from La Grange
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving La Grange and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to West Allis?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from La Grange and 19.6 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Grange and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

31 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

35 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 33.65 mi (54.15 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,469
Coordinates42.7997300, -88.6023200
Altitude286
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 (-88.602574, 42.799736)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and West Allis. The current time is 19:29:03.

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.