How far is Union Grove, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Union Grove, WI to West Allis, WI is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
25.77 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.82 mi
36.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.82 mi
Kilometers
36.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.77 mi
Kilometers
41.47 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
Mon, May 4, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Union Grove
Mon, May 4, 7:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Grove
2026-05-04T18:12
Arrive West Allis
Mon, May 4, 6:49 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
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Franklin
WI

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Union Grove
13.2 mi
00h 18m
To West Allis
12.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on North 10th Avenue

    35 m · 8 sec · North 10th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1990 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Colony Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Colony Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Colony Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · South Colony Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Colony Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Colony Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Avenue

    57 m · 11 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Raynor Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · North Raynor Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South North Cape Road

    2135 ft · 46 sec · South North Cape Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Loomis Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    137 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Raynor Avenue
6.99 mi · 27%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 17%
South Colony Avenue
3.36 mi · 13%
Zoo Freeway
3.1 mi · 12%
Loomis Road
2.31 mi · 9%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.48 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Raynor Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue

6.99 mi · 00h 11m

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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 18m from Union Grove
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Grove and Mostly Sunny then 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 Union Grove to West Allis?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Union Grove and 12.6 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Grove and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Franklin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

19 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

22 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

80 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union Grove and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 22.82 mi (36.72 km).

Union Grove

#1 Union Grove

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

Population5,266
Coordinates42.6880700, -88.0514700
Altitude237
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 10th Avenue (-88.051462, 42.688031)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.65 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $5.30 $4.83 $9.65

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Grove and West Allis. The current time is 18:12:46.

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.