How far is Lake Delton, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Lake Delton, WI to West Allis, WI is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
115.18 mi
01h 48m
Flight
98.49 mi
158.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.49 mi
Kilometers
158.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.18 mi
Kilometers
185.36 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Fri, Apr 17, 7:18 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Delton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Delton
2026-04-17T05:29
Arrive West Allis
Fri, Apr 17, 7:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Delton
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
Deerfield
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Lake Delton
57.5 mi
00h 54m
To West Allis
57.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Delton and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on West Lake Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · West Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Delton 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
65.1 mi · 56%
I 90 East
45.4 mi · 39%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
1.8 mi · 2%
WI 181
0.91 mi · 1%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
0.82 mi · 1%
South 84th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

65.1 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deerfield
00h 54m from Lake Delton
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Delton and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Delton to West Allis?

The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Deerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Lake Delton and 57.7 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Delton and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Deerfield

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

26 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Delton and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 98.49 mi (158.5 km).

Lake Delton

#1 Lake Delton

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,986
Coordinates43.6010900, -89.7937400
Altitude279
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: West Lake Avenue (-89.793738, 43.601022)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.27 $34.53
Premium $4.65 $18.90 $37.79
Diesel $5.30 $21.53 $43.07

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Delton and West Allis. The current time is 05:29:10.

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.