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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.04 mi
04h 24m
Flight
194.48 mi
312.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.48 mi
Kilometers
312.98 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.04 mi
Kilometers
371.83 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcadia
Thu, Apr 16, 10:52 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Fri, Apr 17, 3:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-16T18:28
Arrive Arcadia
Thu, Apr 16, 10:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
115.3 mi
02h 12m
To Arcadia
115.7 mi
02h 12m

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

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

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.

  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

    6 m · 1 sec · Zoo Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    41.8 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 95: Hixton, Alma Center

    1280 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    3185 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 95

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Street

    887 ft · 21 sec · South State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2325 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 95

    13 mi · 19 min · State Highway 95

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street

    1588 ft · 27 sec · West 4th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 95

    151 m · 10 sec · State Highway 95

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Road 95

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Road 95

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 40%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 28%
I 94 West
42.7 mi · 18%
State Highway 95
13.7 mi · 6%
State Road 95
12.2 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
194.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
02h 12m from West Allis
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 194.48 mi (312.98 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arcadia

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,849
Coordinates44.2527400, -91.5015400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Arcadia (-91.50154, 44.25274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.86 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.47
16.3 gal · 61.72 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Arcadia. The current time is 18:28:09.

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.