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

The driving distance from Stratford, WI to West Allis, WI is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
189.27 mi
03h 01m
Flight
160.74 mi
258.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.74 mi
Kilometers
258.69 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.27 mi
Kilometers
304.6 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 PM CDT
Return by in Stratford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stratford
2026-04-17T18:38
Arrive West Allis
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stratford
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winchester
WI

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Stratford
94.5 mi
01h 30m
To West Allis
94.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 97

    31 m · 9 sec · State Highway 97

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    17.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 153

  3. 3

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Street

    1843 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3017 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 153

    130 m · 18 sec · State Highway 153

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Highway 51

    1223 ft · 34 sec · Old Highway 51

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    2343 ft · 1 min · State Highway 153

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 181: 84th Street

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
82 mi · 43%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 27%
I 39 South
21 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
17.9 mi · 9%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 7%
Western Avenue
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 29m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 30m from Stratford
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms leaving Stratford 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 Stratford to West Allis?

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from Stratford and 94.8 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance T-storms around Stratford and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

22 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

22 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 160.74 mi (258.69 km).

Stratford

#1 Stratford

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,571
Coordinates44.8010800, -90.0793000
Altitude386
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: North Weber Avenue (-90.079123, 44.801081)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.28 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.56 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Stratford and West Allis. The current time is 18:38:57.

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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.