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

The driving distance from Montello, WI to West Allis, WI is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.78 mi
01h 57m
Flight
84.9 mi
136.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.9 mi
Kilometers
136.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.78 mi
Kilometers
178.29 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM CDT
Return by in Montello
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montello
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montello
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
Vilas
WI

Human settlement in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Montello
63.3 mi
00h 58m
To West Allis
47.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Montello Street

    2050 ft · 39 sec · East Montello Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2452 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Interstate 39

    20.9 mi · 22 min · Interstate 39

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montello 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
65.1 mi · 59%
Interstate 39
50.5 mi · 46%
State Highway 23
6.59 mi · 6%
Underwood Avenue
1.84 mi · 2%
WI 181
0.91 mi · 1%
South 84th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

65.1 mi · 01h 11m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilas
00h 58m from Montello
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montello 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 Montello to West Allis?

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Vilas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Montello and 47.5 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vilas

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

8 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

13 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

45 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montello and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 84.9 mi (136.63 km).

Montello

#1 Montello

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin

Population1,057
Coordinates43.7913700, -89.3198400
Altitude242
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: East Montello Street (-89.31986, 43.791276)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Montello and West Allis. The current time is 00:06:13.

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.