How far is Silver Lake, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Lake and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and West Allis.
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Start on Railroad Street
38 m · 13 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn sharp left onto Cogswell Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Cogswell Drive
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Continue on 288th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue
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Turn right onto 75th Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · 75th Street
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Turn left onto I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
1428 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on I 41 North, I 94 West
1540 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
3138 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH U: 76th Street
966 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH U North
76 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South 76th Street
3.7 mi · 9 min · South 76th Street
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Turn slight right
65 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · 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 Silver Lake 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 41 North
Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Silver Lake and Rain Showers near West Allis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Lake to West Allis?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Silver Lake and 15.3 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Silver Lake and Rain Showers near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Franksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franksville.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 33.49 mi (53.9 km).
#1 Silver Lake
Situated in the southeastern portion of Wisconsin within Kenosha County, this community rests at an elevation of approximately 755 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5461300, -88.1656400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.12 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
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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