How far is Little Falls, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Little Falls, WI to West Allis, WI is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.38 mi
04h 51m
Flight
268.58 mi
432.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.58 mi
Kilometers
432.23 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.38 mi
Kilometers
501.12 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 10:38 AM CDT
Return by in Little Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-04-16T05:47
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 10:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Little Falls
155.5 mi
02h 25m
To West Allis
155.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway P

    89 m · 13 sec · County Highway P

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 45th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway C

    936 ft · 28 sec · County Highway C

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 115th Street

    2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 40th Avenue

    2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 110th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63

    44 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63

    14 mi · 21 min · US Highway 63

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1912 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    218.9 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls and West Allis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 63
233 mi · 75%
I 94
65.1 mi · 21%
110th Street
1.49 mi
WI 181
0.91 mi
45th Avenue
0.73 mi
South 84th Street
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 63

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
268.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 25m from Little Falls
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Falls and Areas Of Fog near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to West Allis?

The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Little Falls and 155.9 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.44 one way or $82.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Falls and Areas Of Fog near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 268.58 mi (432.23 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,602
Coordinates45.2738500, -92.4188100
Altitude310
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: 130th Street (-92.418732, 45.273948)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.59 L · about $41.44
Round trip
$82.89
21.98 gal · 83.18 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.44 $82.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.74 $93.48
Premium $4.65 $51.15 $102.29
Diesel $5.30 $58.29 $116.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and West Allis. The current time is 05:47:45.

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.