How far is North Hudson, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from North Hudson, WI to West Allis, WI is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.81 mi
04h 43m
Flight
272.64 mi
438.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.64 mi
Kilometers
438.77 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.81 mi
Kilometers
495.37 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 AM CDT
Return by in North Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hudson
2026-04-18T04:43
Arrive West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hudson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From North Hudson
153.7 mi
02h 21m
To West Allis
154.1 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hudson and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on St Croix St North

    17 m · 8 sec · St Croix St North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Street North

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Sixth Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on Second Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Second Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    177 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
239 mi · 78%
I 94
65.1 mi · 21%
Second Street
1.7 mi · 1%
WI 181
0.91 mi
South 84th Street
0.71 mi
West Greenfield Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
272.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 21m from North Hudson
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving North Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Hudson to West Allis?

The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from North Hudson and 154.1 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.95 one way or $81.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hudson and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 272.64 mi (438.77 km).

North Hudson

#1 North Hudson

Village in St.

Population3,833
Coordinates44.9930200, -92.7568700
Altitude226
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: St Croix St North (-92.756871, 44.992953)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.12 L · about $40.95
Round trip
$81.91
21.72 gal · 82.24 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.95 $81.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.19 $92.38
Premium $4.65 $50.54 $101.08
Diesel $5.30 $57.60 $115.20

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 North Hudson and West Allis. The current time is 04:43:42.

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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.