How far is West Allis, WI from Brown Deer, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Brown Deer, WI is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.07 mi
00h 28m
Flight
10.36 mi
16.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.36 mi
Kilometers
16.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.07 mi
Kilometers
19.42 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brown Deer
Mon, May 18, 8:55 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Mon, May 18, 9:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-18T20:26
Arrive Brown Deer
Mon, May 18, 8:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Wauwatosa
WI

A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

From West Allis
6 mi
00h 14m
To Brown Deer
6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Brown Deer.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto West National Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · West National Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brewers Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Brewers Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West North Avenue

    967 ft · 29 sec · West North Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Sherman Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 13 min · North Sherman Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North 43rd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North 43rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Sherman Boulevard

    2555 ft · 1 min · North Sherman Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Sherman Boulevard
5.58 mi · 46%
Brewers Boulevard
2.83 mi · 23%
North 43rd Street
1.55 mi · 13%
West National Avenue
1.04 mi · 9%
West Greenfield Avenue
0.87 mi · 7%
West North Avenue
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Sherman Boulevard

Turn left onto North Sherman Boulevard

5.1 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wauwatosa
00h 14m from West Allis
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Allis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brown Deer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Brown Deer?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wauwatosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from West Allis and 6 miles from Brown Deer.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Allis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brown Deer.

Stop Ideas Near Wauwatosa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wauwatosa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wauwatosa.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

14 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

80 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Brown Deer. Straight-line distance: 10.36 mi (16.67 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Brown Deer

#2 Brown Deer

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population12,191
Coordinates43.1633400, -87.9645300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Brown Deer (-87.96453, 43.16334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Brown Deer. The current time is 20:26:39.

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.