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

The driving distance from Sullivan, WI to West Allis, WI is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
36.18 mi
00h 37m
Flight
29.36 mi
47.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.36 mi
Kilometers
47.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.23 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Sullivan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
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
Pewaukee
WI

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Sullivan
17 mi
00h 18m
To West Allis
19.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°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 Sullivan and West Allis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3095 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 18

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 18

  3. 3

    Continue on Sunset Drive

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Sunset Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Sawyer Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Sawyer Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Sawyer Road

    41 m · 3 sec · North Sawyer Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    51 m · 3 sec · North Sawyer Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    20.9 mi · 23 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · 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 Sullivan 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
20.9 mi · 58%
Sunset Drive
5.31 mi · 15%
South Sawyer Road
2.6 mi · 7%
US Highway 18
2.06 mi · 6%
WI 181
0.91 mi · 3%
South 84th Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

20.9 mi · 00h 23m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pewaukee
00h 18m from Sullivan
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sullivan 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 Sullivan to West Allis?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Pewaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Sullivan and 19.2 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pewaukee

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

28 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

50 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

61 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 29.36 mi (47.25 km).

Sullivan

#1 Sullivan

Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population2,299
Coordinates43.0127900, -88.5881600
Altitude263
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: Main Street (-88.588326, 43.012874)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 Sullivan and West Allis. The current time is 22:40:26.

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.