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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Alto, WI is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.96 mi
01h 35m
Flight
60.39 mi
97.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.39 mi
Kilometers
97.19 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.96 mi
Kilometers
115.81 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alto
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 4:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-16T00:59
Arrive Alto
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Addison
WI

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
36 mi
00h 47m
To Alto
36 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 894 West, US 45 North

    907 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Madison, Milwaukee

    751 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    20.4 mi · 25 min · Zoo Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    28 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 49, CTH KK, US 41 North Alternate: Brownsville, Waupun

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    1352 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 49

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 49

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road E

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road E

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road EE

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road EE

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road AS

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
28 mi · 39%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 28%
State Highway 49
14.3 mi · 20%
Main Street
2.97 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.19 mi · 3%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

28 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
60.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 47m from West Allis
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near Alto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from West Allis and 36 miles from Alto.

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

The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near Alto.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

36 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

36 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

37 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Columbus

52 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Alto. Straight-line distance: 60.39 mi (97.19 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Alto

#2 Alto

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population1,063
Coordinates43.6766500, -88.7951100
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Alto (-88.79511, 43.67665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.61 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.22 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Alto. The current time is 00:59:08.

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.