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

The driving distance from Lincoln, WI to West Allis, WI is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
128.67 mi
02h 10m
Flight
112.13 mi
180.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.13 mi
Kilometers
180.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.67 mi
Kilometers
207.08 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Fri, Apr 17, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Fri, Apr 17, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-17T03:30
Arrive West Allis
Fri, Apr 17, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Cleveland
WI

Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Lincoln
70.3 mi
01h 05m
To West Allis
58.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSE
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 Lincoln and West Allis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Red River Lincoln T L Road

    26 m · 6 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road S

    4.1 mi · 10 min · County Road S

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road S

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road DK

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road DK

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2030 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 57

    13.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 57

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

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

    926 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 76th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
114 mi · 88%
State Highway 57
13.8 mi · 11%
County Road S
6.64 mi · 5%
East-West Freeway
3.1 mi · 2%
County Road DK
1.25 mi · 1%
South 76th Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
01h 05m from Lincoln
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lincoln 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 Lincoln to West Allis?

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Lincoln and 58.3 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lincoln and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Cleveland

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

19 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

19 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

64 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 112.13 mi (180.46 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

Town in Vilas County, Wisconin, United States

Population1,521
Coordinates44.6180500, -87.6420400
Altitude256
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: Red River Lincoln T L Road (-87.642249, 44.618052)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.65 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $5.30 $24.08 $48.16

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 Lincoln and West Allis. The current time is 03:30:52.

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.