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

The driving distance from Martell, WI to West Allis, WI is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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
294.8 mi
04h 30m
Flight
251.81 mi
405.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.81 mi
Kilometers
405.25 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.8 mi
Kilometers
474.43 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:48 PM CDT
Return by in Martell
Thu, Apr 16, 12:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martell
2026-04-15T15:18
Arrive West Allis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martell
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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Martell
147.2 mi
02h 15m
To West Allis
147.6 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 801st Avenue

    60 m · 16 sec · 801st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2245 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    218.9 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
801st Avenue
219 mi · 74%
I 94
65.1 mi · 22%
WI 181
0.91 mi
South 84th Street
0.71 mi
West Greenfield Avenue
0.52 mi
WI 181 South
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

801st Avenue

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
251.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 15m from Martell
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Martell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Martell to West Allis?

The road trip is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.2 miles from Martell and 147.6 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.22 one way or $78.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Martell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martell and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 251.81 mi (405.25 km).

Martell

#1 Martell

Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,231
Coordinates44.8296900, -92.3976900
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: 801st Avenue (-92.397697, 44.829667)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.38 L · about $39.22
Round trip
$78.44
20.8 gal · 78.76 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.22 $78.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.23 $88.46
Premium $4.65 $48.40 $96.80
Diesel $5.30 $55.16 $110.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Martell and West Allis. The current time is 15:18:56.

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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.