How far is Lake Ripley, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Lake Ripley, WI to West Allis, WI is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Ripley and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Ripley and West Allis.
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Start on Ripley Road
94 m · 28 sec · Ripley Road
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Continue on Ripley Road
1027 ft · 51 sec · Ripley Road
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Turn left onto Park Drive
137 m · 22 sec · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
883 ft · 44 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Beach Drive
135 m · 19 sec · Beach Drive
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Continue on Wolff Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Wolff Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp left
895 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 26
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 26
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Take the exit right
1793 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
2754 ft · 2 min · 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 Lake Ripley and West Allis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 26
Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Ripley and Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 Lake Ripley to West Allis?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Oconomowoc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Lake Ripley and 28 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Ripley and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Oconomowoc
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oconomowoc.
Beaver Dam, WI
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Columbus
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Ripley and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 49.47 mi (79.62 km).
#1 Lake Ripley
Census designated place
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 43.0058300, -88.9862200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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