How far is Wayne, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from Wayne, WI to West Allis, WI is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne and West Allis.
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Start on County Highway W
6 mi · 8 min · County Highway W
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Turn right onto State Highway 33
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on Main Street
147 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto I 41 South: Milwaukee
1742 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 181: 84th Street
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
2754 ft · 2 min · 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 Wayne 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 41 South
Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wayne 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 Wayne to West Allis?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Wayne and 21.1 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wayne and Mostly Sunny near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wayne and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 37.84 mi (60.9 km).
#1 Wayne
Human settlement in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 2,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.5141600, -88.3214900 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
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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