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

The driving distance from Paris, WI to West Allis, WI is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.52 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.56 mi
42.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.56 mi
Kilometers
42.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.52 mi
Kilometers
47.51 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sun, May 31, 5:15 AM CDT
Return by in Paris
Sun, May 31, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-05-31T04:33
Arrive West Allis
Sun, May 31, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paris
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Caledonia
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Paris
18.5 mi
00h 21m
To West Allis
11 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burlington Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Burlington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 41 North, I 94 West

    1741 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

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

    3138 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  7. 7

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

    966 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH U North

    76 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South 76th Street

    3.7 mi · 9 min · South 76th Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · 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 Paris and West Allis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
24.7 mi · 84%
Burlington Road
5.35 mi · 18%
South 76th Street
3.7 mi · 13%
Airport Freeway
3.1 mi · 11%
CTH U
0.18 mi · 1%
CTH U North
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Merge slight left

22.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caledonia
00h 21m from Paris
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paris 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 Paris to West Allis?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caledonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Paris and 11 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caledonia

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

10 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

25 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

82 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 26.56 mi (42.75 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

Town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,517
Coordinates42.6336300, -88.0514700
Altitude230
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: Burlington Road (-88.05147, 42.633642)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and West Allis. The current time is 04:33:15.

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.