How far is West Allis, WI from Arcadia, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Arcadia, WI is about 231 miles (371.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.5 miles (313 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Arcadia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Arcadia.
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Start on West Greenfield Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 894 West, US 45 North
907 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Madison, Milwaukee
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
6 m · 1 sec · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
41.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 95: Hixton, Alma Center
1280 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 95
3185 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 95
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Continue on South State Street
887 ft · 21 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2325 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
13 mi · 19 min · State Highway 95
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street
1588 ft · 27 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
151 m · 10 sec · State Highway 95
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Road 95
12.2 mi · 18 min · State Road 95
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Arcadia.
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 39 North
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving West Allis and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Arcadia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Arcadia?
The road trip is about 231 miles (371.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from West Allis and 115.7 miles from Arcadia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.5 miles (313 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Allis and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Arcadia.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton
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 Lake Delton.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 194.48 mi (312.98 km).
#1 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arcadia
Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,849 |
| Coordinates | 44.2527400, -91.5015400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcadia (-91.50154, 44.25274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.73 | $61.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
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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