How far is Palmyra, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Palmyra, WI to West Allis, WI is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and West Allis.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
55 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2998 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on West Waukesha Road
2749 ft · 1 min · West Waukesha Road
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Turn right onto Partridge Street
860 ft · 40 sec · Partridge Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3049 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Highway NN
6.2 mi · 10 min · County Highway NN
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Turn right onto North Rochester Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Rochester Street
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Turn left
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra and West Allis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Rochester Street
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Palmyra and Sunny near West Allis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmyra to West Allis?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Palmyra and 18.8 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palmyra and Sunny near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.61 km).
#1 Palmyra
Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,219 |
| Coordinates | 42.8777900, -88.5862100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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