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

The driving distance from Lodi, WI to West Allis, WI is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
89.32 mi
01h 25m
Flight
79.28 mi
127.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.28 mi
Kilometers
127.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.32 mi
Kilometers
143.75 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Tue, May 12, 7:40 PM CDT
Return by in Lodi
Tue, May 12, 9:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lodi
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive West Allis
Tue, May 12, 7:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lodi
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
Milford
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Lodi
44.6 mi
00h 42m
To West Allis
44.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    10 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    14 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 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 Lodi 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
65.1 mi · 73%
State Highway 60
21.8 mi · 24%
WI 181
0.91 mi · 1%
South 84th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
West Greenfield Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Portage Street
0.39 mi
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 42m from Lodi
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lodi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lodi to West Allis?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Lodi and 44.7 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lodi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

38 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 79.28 mi (127.59 km).

Lodi

#1 Lodi

City in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population3,322
Coordinates43.3138800, -89.5265100
Altitude250
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: South Main Street (-89.526602, 43.313842)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lodi and West Allis. The current time is 18:15:46.

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.