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

The driving distance from Viroqua, WI to West Allis, WI is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.44 mi
03h 03m
Flight
149.66 mi
240.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.66 mi
Kilometers
240.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.44 mi
Kilometers
272.68 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Tue, May 12, 10:32 PM CDT
Return by in Viroqua
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Viroqua
2026-05-12T19:28
Arrive West Allis
Tue, May 12, 10:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Viroqua
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
Dane
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Viroqua
84.8 mi
01h 31m
To West Allis
84.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Decker Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Decker Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highland Road

    2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 56

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56

  5. 5

    Continue on West Commercial Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1956 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 56

    17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 80

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  9. 9

    Continue on Allison Park Drive

    1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    110 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 14

    35.9 mi · 51 min · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on West Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Commercial Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 19/78

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 19

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 19

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison

    2508 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  30. 30

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  31. 31

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

    59 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Viroqua 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
65.1 mi · 38%
US Highway 14
36.7 mi · 22%
State Highway 56
28.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 19
18.7 mi · 11%
I 39 South
6.75 mi · 4%
State Highway 80
2.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

65.1 mi · 01h 11m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dane
01h 31m from Viroqua
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Viroqua and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Viroqua to West Allis?

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Dane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Viroqua and 84.6 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Viroqua and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Dane

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

21 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

27 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Portage

33 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

41 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Viroqua and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 149.66 mi (240.85 km).

Viroqua

#1 Viroqua

City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin

Population1,832
Coordinates43.5569200, -90.8887400
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: East Decker Street (-90.888748, 43.55713)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.63 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.26 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Viroqua and West Allis. The current time is 19:28:59.

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.