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

The driving distance from Marathon, WI to West Allis, WI is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
183.11 mi
02h 56m
Flight
160.52 mi
258.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.52 mi
Kilometers
258.34 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.11 mi
Kilometers
294.69 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM CDT
Return by in Marathon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marathon
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marathon
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
Winchester
WI

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Marathon
95.6 mi
01h 28m
To West Allis
87.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1358 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  12. 12

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 181: 84th Street

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marathon 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 45%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 28%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 16%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 7%
Main Street
8.94 mi · 5%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 29m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
160.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 28m from Marathon
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marathon and Sunny near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Marathon and 87.5 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marathon and Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

22 mi away
100 East Washington St.
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Oshkosh, WI

22 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marathon and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 160.52 mi (258.34 km).

Marathon

#1 Marathon

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population1,103
Coordinates44.9291300, -89.8404000
Altitude391
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: Main Street (-89.840242, 44.929131)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.46 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.92 gal · 48.92 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.47 $54.95
Premium $4.65 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.30 $34.26 $68.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marathon and West Allis. The current time is 22:04:15.

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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.