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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Ashford, WI is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
51.38 mi
01h 03m
Flight
43.43 mi
69.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.43 mi
Kilometers
69.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.38 mi
Kilometers
82.69 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashford
Thu, Apr 16, 7:31 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 8:34 PM 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 Ashford
Thu, Apr 16, 7:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Jackson
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
25.7 mi
00h 31m
To Ashford
25.7 mi
00h 31m

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
64°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Lomira, Cambellsport

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Church Street

    842 ft · 17 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 67

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 67

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
26 mi · 51%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 40%
State Highway 67
2.78 mi · 5%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 3%
WI 67
0.32 mi · 1%
I 894 West
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

26 mi · 00h 28m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 31m from West Allis
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving West Allis and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Ashford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from West Allis and 25.7 miles from Ashford.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Allis and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Ashford.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

38 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

47 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

53 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Ashford. Straight-line distance: 43.43 mi (69.9 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Ashford

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population1,764
Coordinates43.5869400, -88.3706600
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Ashford (-88.37066, 43.58694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.65
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.83 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.70 $15.40
Premium $4.65 $8.42 $16.85
Diesel $5.30 $9.60 $19.20

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 Ashford. The current time is 18:28:17.

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.