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

The driving distance from Middleton, WI to West Allis, WI is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
87.61 mi
01h 21m
Flight
75.79 mi
121.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.79 mi
Kilometers
121.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.61 mi
Kilometers
141 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Mon, May 18, 3:20 PM CDT
Return by in Middleton
Mon, May 18, 4:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-05-18T13:59
Arrive West Allis
Mon, May 18, 3:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleton
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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Middleton
41.2 mi
00h 40m
To West Allis
46.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Lawn Place

    2056 ft · 56 sec · Park Lawn Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Street

    1298 ft · 40 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Donna Drive

    1134 ft · 35 sec · Donna Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Century Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Century Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway M

    3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway M

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road M

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road M

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 113

    1519 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 113

  8. 8

    Continue on Northport Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Northport Drive

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    862 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Aberg Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Aberg Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  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 Middleton 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aberg Avenue
68.5 mi · 78%
County Highway M
3.79 mi · 4%
Northport Drive
3.66 mi · 4%
County Road M
1.61 mi · 2%
Century Avenue
1.54 mi · 2%
WI 181
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Aberg Avenue

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 40m from Middleton
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Middleton and Slight 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 Middleton to West Allis?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Middleton and 46.4 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleton and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 75.79 mi (121.98 km).

Middleton

#1 Middleton

Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population6,267
Coordinates43.0972200, -89.5042900
Altitude286
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: Park Lawn Place (-89.504287, 43.09722)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Middleton and West Allis. The current time is 13:59:31.

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.