How far is Sauk City, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Sauk City, WI to West Allis, WI is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sauk City and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sauk City and West Allis.
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Start on Water Street
8 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Phillips Boulevard
10.9 mi · 16 min · Phillips Boulevard
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Turn left onto State Highway 19
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
2508 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
2754 ft · 2 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 Sauk City and West Allis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
65.1 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sauk City and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sauk City to West Allis?
The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Sauk City and 47.8 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sauk City and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sauk City and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 88.22 mi (141.98 km).
#1 Sauk City
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,498 |
| Coordinates | 43.2708200, -89.7220700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
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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