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

The driving distance from Milton, WI to West Allis, WI is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
58.89 mi
01h 06m
Flight
50.27 mi
80.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.27 mi
Kilometers
80.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.89 mi
Kilometers
94.77 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, May 21, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, May 21, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-21T21:03
Arrive West Allis
Thu, May 21, 10:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
East Troy
WI

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Milton
29.5 mi
00h 33m
To West Allis
29.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Street

    31 m · 7 sec · Rogers Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street

    1435 ft · 1 min · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parkview Drive

    146 m · 19 sec · Parkview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East High Street

    553 ft · 17 sec · East High Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Janesville Street

    1368 ft · 29 sec · South Janesville Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 59

    3273 ft · 1 min · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    123 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  18. 18

    Continue on North Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 43 North

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
22.1 mi · 38%
State Highway 59
11.5 mi · 19%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 13%
State Highway 20
7.43 mi · 13%
Zoo Freeway
3.1 mi · 5%
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 43 North

Merge slight left

21.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Troy
00h 33m from Milton
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Milton and Partly Sunny near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

East Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Milton and 29.4 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Milton and Partly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near East Troy

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

43 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

48 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 50.27 mi (80.9 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

City in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population3,126
Coordinates42.7755600, -88.9440000
Altitude271
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: Rogers Street (-88.943861, 42.775493)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and West Allis. The current time is 21:03:09.

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.