How far is West Allis, WI from Belle Plaine, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Belle Plaine, WI is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.18 mi
02h 49m
Flight
121.86 mi
196.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.86 mi
Kilometers
196.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.18 mi
Kilometers
220.77 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Plaine
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Wed, Apr 15, 8:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-15T03:13
Arrive Belle Plaine
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Eldorado
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
68.6 mi
01h 24m
To Belle Plaine
68.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Belle Plaine.

  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

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: New London

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 12th Street

    620 ft · 17 sec · West 12th Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road D

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D

  15. 15

    Turn right onto W Green Tree Road

    2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 22

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Belle Plaine Avenue

    2809 ft · 1 min · Belle Plaine Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belle Plaine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 45%
US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 17%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 15%
US 45 North
18.9 mi · 14%
State Highway 22
5.66 mi · 4%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado
01h 24m from West Allis
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Allis and Light Rain Likely near Belle Plaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Belle Plaine?

The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Eldorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from West Allis and 68.6 miles from Belle Plaine.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Allis and Light Rain Likely near Belle Plaine.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

16 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

22 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

23 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Belle Plaine. Straight-line distance: 121.86 mi (196.12 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Belle Plaine

#2 Belle Plaine

Civil Town in Shawano County, Wisconsin

Population1,803
Coordinates44.7152600, -88.6662100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Belle Plaine (-88.66621, 44.71526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.32 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.64 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Belle Plaine. The current time is 03:13:34.

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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.