How far is Red River, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Red River, WI to West Allis, WI is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.26 mi
02h 30m
Flight
129.67 mi
208.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.67 mi
Kilometers
208.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.26 mi
Kilometers
237 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Red River
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red River
2026-04-19T04:44
Arrive West Allis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red River
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
Black Wolf
WI

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Red River
75.2 mi
01h 15m
To West Allis
72.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red River and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on Cypress Road

    2.2 mi · 8 min · Cypress Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Avenue

    2633 ft · 2 min · Oak Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    65 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 29

    14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 29

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 47, WI 117: Bonduel, Appleton

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    46 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 47

    17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  11. 11

    Continue on North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive

    32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Northland Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 181: 84th Street

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red River 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
99.1 mi · 67%
State Highway 47
20.5 mi · 14%
State Highway 29
14.1 mi · 10%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 4%
North Lynndale Drive
3.04 mi · 2%
Cypress Road
2.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

98.9 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Wolf
01h 15m from Red River
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Red River and Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 Red River to West Allis?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Red River and 72.1 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around Red River and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

9 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

10 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

21 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

37 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red River and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 129.67 mi (208.69 km).

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#1 Red River

Civil town in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Population1,399
Coordinates44.8249800, -88.7045500
Altitude262
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: Cypress Road (-88.704204, 44.825019)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Red River and West Allis. The current time is 04:44:42.

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.