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

The driving distance from Roberts, WI to West Allis, WI is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.18 mi
04h 36m
Flight
263.74 mi
424.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.74 mi
Kilometers
424.45 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.18 mi
Kilometers
479.88 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sat, May 2, 11:28 AM CDT
Return by in Roberts
Sat, May 2, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roberts
2026-05-02T06:52
Arrive West Allis
Sat, May 2, 11:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roberts
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Roberts
148.7 mi
02h 18m
To West Allis
149.4 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    555 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Boulevard

    1116 ft · 51 sec · West Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pine Street

    33 m · 10 sec · West Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    937 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 65

    531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison

    89 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    228.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roberts and West Allis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
229 mi · 77%
I 94
65.1 mi · 22%
State Highway 65
1.55 mi · 1%
WI 181
0.91 mi
South 84th Street
0.71 mi
West Greenfield Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

228 mi · 04h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
263.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 18m from Roberts
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Roberts and Widespread Frost 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 Roberts to West Allis?

The road trip is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.7 miles from Roberts and 149.4 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Roberts and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

20 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roberts and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 263.74 mi (424.45 km).

Roberts

#1 Roberts

Village in St.

Population2,018
Coordinates44.9838600, -92.5560300
Altitude315
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: West Main Street (-92.556095, 44.983701)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.83 L · about $39.67
Round trip
$79.34
21.04 gal · 79.66 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.67 $79.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.74 $89.48
Premium $4.65 $48.96 $97.92
Diesel $5.30 $55.80 $111.60

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Roberts and West Allis. The current time is 06:52:39.

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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.