How far is Shorewood Hills, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Shorewood Hills, WI to West Allis, WI is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.93 mi
01h 24m
Flight
72.76 mi
117.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.76 mi
Kilometers
117.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.93 mi
Kilometers
123.81 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM CDT
Return by in Shorewood Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shorewood Hills
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shorewood Hills
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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Shorewood Hills
38.1 mi
00h 42m
To West Allis
38.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Shorewood Hills and West Allis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood Hills and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on Tally Ho Lane

    544 ft · 27 sec · Tally Ho Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shorewood Boulevard

    689 ft · 33 sec · Shorewood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    3075 ft · 2 min · University Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Campus Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Campus Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Johnson Street

    2.5 mi · 8 min · West Johnson Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Baldwin Street

    1058 ft · 40 sec · North Baldwin Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward WI 30 East

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 30 East
67.6 mi · 88%
West Johnson Street
2.51 mi · 3%
East Washington Avenue
1.83 mi · 2%
Campus Drive
1.24 mi · 2%
WI 181
0.91 mi · 1%
South 84th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

WI 30 East

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 10m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
72.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 42m from Shorewood Hills
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shorewood Hills 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 Shorewood Hills to West Allis?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Shorewood Hills and 38.8 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Johnson Creek, 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 Johnson Creek.

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood Hills and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 72.76 mi (117.1 km).

Shorewood Hills

#1 Shorewood Hills

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,999
Coordinates43.0775000, -89.4456800
Altitude271
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: Tally Ho Lane (-89.445691, 43.077471)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $4.65 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.30 $14.43 $28.85

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 Shorewood Hills and West Allis. The current time is 22:08:13.

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.