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

The driving distance from Marinette, WI to West Allis, WI is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
174.85 mi
02h 39m
Flight
145.15 mi
233.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.15 mi
Kilometers
233.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.85 mi
Kilometers
281.4 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sat, Apr 25, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Marinette
Sun, Apr 26, 2:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marinette
2026-04-25T20:46
Arrive West Allis
Sat, Apr 25, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marinette
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
Francis Creek
WI

Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Marinette
87.7 mi
01h 19m
To West Allis
87.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Avenue

    8 m · 9 sec · Riverside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hall Avenue

    1302 ft · 48 sec · Hall Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Marinette Avenue

    576 ft · 22 sec · Marinette Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Hall Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hall Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road T

    60 m · 17 sec · County Road T

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road T

    2172 ft · 43 sec · County Road T

  7. 7

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    47.9 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    118.3 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway

  13. 13

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

    926 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 76th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · 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 Marinette 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
119 mi · 68%
East-West Freeway
3.1 mi · 2%
Hall Avenue
1.34 mi · 1%
South 76th Street
0.84 mi
I 94 West
0.81 mi
Roosevelt Road
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Continue straight

118 mi · 02h 10m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Francis Creek
01h 19m from Marinette
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marinette and 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 Marinette to West Allis?

The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Francis Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Marinette and 87.2 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Francis Creek

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

14 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

42 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

50 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

55 mi away
100 East Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marinette and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 145.15 mi (233.6 km).

Marinette

#1 Marinette

City in and county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin United States

Population10,466
Coordinates45.0999800, -87.6306600
Altitude181
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: Riverside Avenue (-87.630658, 45.099937)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.36 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.53
12.34 gal · 46.72 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.27 $46.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.24 $52.48
Premium $4.65 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.30 $32.73 $65.45

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Marinette and West Allis. The current time is 20:46:27.

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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.