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

The driving distance from Saukville, WI to West Allis, WI is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
30.23 mi
00h 34m
Flight
25.44 mi
40.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.44 mi
Kilometers
40.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.23 mi
Kilometers
48.65 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Saukville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saukville
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saukville
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
River Hills
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Saukville
15.1 mi
00h 17m
To West Allis
15.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Dekora Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · West Dekora Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Green Bay Avenue

    2862 ft · 1 min · East Green Bay Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 43 South, WI 57 South

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street

    926 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 76th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saukville 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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
24.1 mi · 80%
East-West Freeway
3.1 mi · 10%
South 76th Street
0.84 mi · 3%
I 94 West
0.81 mi · 3%
East Green Bay Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
West O'Connor Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Continue straight

20.6 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Hills
00h 17m from Saukville
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saukville and Sunny near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saukville to West Allis?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

River Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Saukville and 15.2 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near River Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around River Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Hills.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

16 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

26 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

51 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

66 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saukville and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 25.44 mi (40.94 km).

Saukville

#1 Saukville

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates43.3816700, -87.9406500
Altitude231
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 Dekora Street (-87.940643, 43.3817)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
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
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.65 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $5.30 $5.68 $11.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saukville and West Allis. The current time is 22:42:57.

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.