How far is Tainter Lake, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Tainter Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
269.26 mi
04h 08m
Flight
234.49 mi
377.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.49 mi
Kilometers
377.38 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.26 mi
Kilometers
433.33 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sat, May 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in Tainter Lake
Sat, May 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tainter Lake
2026-05-22T23:47
Arrive West Allis
Sat, May 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tainter Lake
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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Tainter Lake
134.5 mi
02h 04m
To West Allis
134.8 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tainter Lake and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on 848th Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · 848th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 622nd Street

    1281 ft · 1 min · 622nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road D

    3 mi · 5 min · County Road D

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road G

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road G

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road BB

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road BB

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road B

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road B

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1894 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    192.9 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tainter Lake 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road B
197 mi · 73%
I 94
65.1 mi · 24%
County Road D
3.03 mi · 1%
County Road BB
1.04 mi
WI 181
0.91 mi
County Road G
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road B

Merge slight left

193 mi · 03h 27m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
234.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
02h 04m from Tainter Lake
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tainter Lake and Chance 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 Tainter Lake to West Allis?

The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.3 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Tainter Lake and 134.8 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tainter Lake and Chance Rain Showers near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tainter Lake and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 234.49 mi (377.38 km).

Tainter Lake

#1 Tainter Lake

Census designated place

Population2,242
Coordinates44.9891300, -91.8476700
Altitude266
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: 848th Avenue (-91.847616, 44.989567)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.97 L · about $35.82
Round trip
$71.65
19 gal · 71.94 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.82 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.40 $80.81
Premium $4.65 $44.21 $88.43
Diesel $5.30 $50.39 $100.78

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tainter Lake and West Allis. The current time is 23:47:24.

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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.