How far is Washington, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Washington, WI to West Allis, WI is about 212.5 miles (342 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and West Allis.
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Start on Main Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Lobdell Point Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Lobdell Point Road
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Continue on Washington Island Ferry Line
4.2 mi · 30 min · Washington Island Ferry Line
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Continue straight
529 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on State Highway 42
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 42
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 42
10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left onto State Highway 57
27.1 mi · 42 min · State Highway 57
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Turn left onto State Highway 42/57
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on State Highway 57
33.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
113.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
3.1 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street
926 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on West O'Connor Street
888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street
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Continue on West O'Connor Street
1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street
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Turn left onto South 76th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and West Allis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Washington and Mostly Sunny near West Allis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to West Allis?
The road trip is about 212.5 miles (342 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Denmark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Washington and 106.7 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Denmark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 172.72 mi (277.97 km).
#1 Washington
Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 45.3947000, -86.9315100 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.91 | $69.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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