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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Bridgeport, WI is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
170.24 mi
03h 35m
Flight
154.12 mi
248.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.12 mi
Kilometers
248.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.24 mi
Kilometers
273.98 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T10:42
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:50 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
Verona
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
84.9 mi
01h 47m
To Bridgeport
85.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville

    38.1 mi · 46 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West: Dodgeville, Prairie du Chien

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway

    41 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Dodgeville Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 18

    8.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 18

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 18

    15.6 mi · 22 min · US Highway 18

  22. 22

    Continue on 12th Street

    2495 ft · 1 min · 12th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    2700 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1990 ft · 57 sec · 4th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Great River Road

    23.2 mi · 32 min · Great River Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 60

    602 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 60

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 60

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 37%
US 18 West
38.9 mi · 23%
US Highway 18
24.1 mi · 14%
Great River Road
23.2 mi · 14%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 5%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
154.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
01h 47m from West Allis
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from West Allis and 85.3 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 154.1 miles (248 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Verona

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

14 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

53 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 154.12 mi (248.04 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Bridgeport

Unincorporated community in the town of Bridgeport, Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population993
Coordinates43.0091500, -91.0579100
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Bridgeport (-91.05791, 43.00915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.74 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.33
12.02 gal · 45.48 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.66 $45.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.56 $51.12
Premium $4.65 $27.97 $55.94
Diesel $5.30 $31.88 $63.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Bridgeport. The current time is 10:42:39.

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.