How far is West Allis, WI from Bohners Lake, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Bohners Lake, WI is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
35.03 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.52 mi
49.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.37 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bohners Lake
Thu, May 21, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, May 21, 9:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-21T19:14
Arrive Bohners Lake
Thu, May 21, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Wind Lake
WI

Census designated place

From West Allis
17.5 mi
00h 29m
To Bohners Lake
17.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Bohners Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Loomis Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West Loomis Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 36

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

  9. 9

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto McHenry Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · McHenry Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oakwood Drive

    723 ft · 33 sec · Oakwood Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive

    1592 ft · 1 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive

    2021 ft · 2 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right

    54 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fairview Court

    29 m · 4 sec · Fairview Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 36
7.29 mi · 21%
Milwaukee Avenue
6.67 mi · 19%
West Loomis Road
6.13 mi · 18%
WI 100 South
4.71 mi · 13%
McHenry Street
3.33 mi · 10%
Zoo Freeway
3.17 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 36

Continue on State Highway 36

7.29 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Lake
00h 29m from West Allis
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Allis and Partly Sunny near Bohners Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Bohners Lake?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Wind Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from West Allis and 17.5 miles from Bohners Lake.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Allis and Partly Sunny near Bohners Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Wind Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

23 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

24 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

69 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Bohners Lake. Straight-line distance: 30.52 mi (49.12 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Bohners Lake

#2 Bohners Lake

Census designated place

Population2,444
Coordinates42.6230700, -88.2803700
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Bohners Lake (-88.28037, 42.62307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Bohners Lake. The current time is 19:14:12.

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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.