How far is Paddock Lake, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Paddock Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
35.2 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.75 mi
49.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.2 mi
Kilometers
56.65 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM CDT
Return by in Paddock Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paddock Lake
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paddock Lake
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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From Paddock Lake
21.9 mi
00h 24m
To West Allis
13.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Paddock Lake and West Allis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paddock Lake and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on 244th Avenue

    1478 ft · 1 min · 244th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 245th Avenue

    119 m · 17 sec · 245th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto 69th Place

    156 m · 23 sec · 69th Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 248th Avenue

    1719 ft · 1 min · 248th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 75th Street

    8 mi · 12 min · 75th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee

    1428 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West

    1540 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH U: 76th Street

    966 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH U North

    76 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South 76th Street

    3.7 mi · 9 min · South 76th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paddock Lake 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
27.6 mi · 78%
75th Street
8.02 mi · 23%
South 76th Street
3.7 mi · 11%
Airport Freeway
3.1 mi · 9%
248th Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
244th Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

25.7 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 24m from Paddock Lake
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paddock Lake 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 Paddock Lake to West Allis?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Paddock Lake and 13.3 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paddock Lake and Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Franksville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

5 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

77 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paddock Lake and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 30.75 mi (49.48 km).

Paddock Lake

#1 Paddock Lake

City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,232
Coordinates42.5775200, -88.1050900
Altitude249
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: 244th Avenue (-88.105026, 42.57752)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 Paddock Lake and West Allis. The current time is 00:15:25.

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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.