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

The driving distance from Montrose, WI to West Allis, WI is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
94.09 mi
01h 34m
Flight
79.95 mi
128.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.95 mi
Kilometers
128.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.09 mi
Kilometers
151.42 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Montrose
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montrose
2026-04-17T23:54
Arrive West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montrose
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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Montrose
47 mi
00h 47m
To West Allis
47 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Feller Drive

    9 m · 7 sec · Feller Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Montrose Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montrose Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway PB

    117 m · 6 sec · County Highway PB

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road PB

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road PB

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 69

    1373 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 69

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dianne Avenue

    996 ft · 27 sec · Dianne Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway PB

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County Highway PB

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 18 East, US 151 North: Madison

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

    2419 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montrose 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
64.8 mi · 69%
West Beltline Highway
8.75 mi · 9%
US 18 East
5.52 mi · 6%
I 39 North
3.93 mi · 4%
County Road PB
3.79 mi · 4%
County Highway PB
3.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
00h 47m from Montrose
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montrose and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Montrose and 47 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montrose and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 79.95 mi (128.67 km).

Montrose

#1 Montrose

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,150
Coordinates42.8827800, -89.5773400
Altitude294
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: Feller Drive (-89.577295, 42.88278)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.57 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.04
6.64 gal · 25.14 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.52 $25.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.65 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.30 $17.61 $35.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montrose and West Allis. The current time is 23:54:03.

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.