How far is Potter Lake, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Potter Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potter Lake and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potter Lake and West Allis.
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Start on Maple Street
1054 ft · 52 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Miramar Road
142 m · 21 sec · Miramar Road
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Continue on Miramar Road
2120 ft · 2 min · Miramar Road
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Turn right onto County Highway ES
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Highway ES
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
899 ft · 40 sec · Front Street
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Turn straight onto South Rochester Street
3205 ft · 1 min · South 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 Potter Lake 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.
South 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving Potter Lake and Areas Of Fog near West Allis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Potter Lake to West Allis?
The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Muskego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Potter Lake and 12.8 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Potter Lake and Areas Of Fog near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Muskego
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 Muskego.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potter Lake and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.29 km).
#1 Potter Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 42.8216800, -88.3489800 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
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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