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

The driving distance from Monroe, WI to West Allis, WI is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
102.02 mi
01h 49m
Flight
87.53 mi
140.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.53 mi
Kilometers
140.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.02 mi
Kilometers
164.18 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive West Allis
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
Darien
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Monroe
51.6 mi
00h 54m
To West Allis
50.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 11th Street

    914 ft · 33 sec · 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 20th Avenue

    624 ft · 26 sec · 20th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 13th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 13th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway KK

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway KK

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 11

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 11

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 81

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 81

  7. 7

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · West Liberty Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1301 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Henry Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Shopiere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Hart Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road

    30 m · 2 sec · East Hart Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road

    662 ft · 11 sec · East Hart Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2447 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

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

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Hart Road
61 mi · 60%
State Highway 81
15.3 mi · 15%
State Highway 11
10.4 mi · 10%
West Liberty Avenue
4.58 mi · 4%
Zoo Freeway
3.1 mi · 3%
Shopiere Road
2.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Hart Road

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 03m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
00h 54m from Monroe
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Monroe and 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 Monroe to West Allis?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Monroe and 50.5 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Monroe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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

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

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

26 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

27 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

67 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 87.53 mi (140.87 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

City in and the county seat of Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,236
Coordinates42.6011200, -89.6384500
Altitude322
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: 11th Street (-89.638473, 42.601146)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and West Allis. The current time is 18:30:32.

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.