How far is West Allis, WI from Browns Lake, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Browns Lake, WI is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Browns Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Browns Lake.
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Start on West Greenfield Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Turn left onto I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South
1706 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
934 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Loomis Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · West Loomis Road
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Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Bypass
1.2 km · 60 sec · Burlington Bypass
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Turn slight right
1013 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Plank Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive
2946 ft · 1 min · Browns Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Cedar Drive
3043 ft · 2 min · Cedar Drive
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Turn left onto Lakehills Drive
74 m · 11 sec · Lakehills Drive
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Turn right onto Fairfield
719 ft · 38 sec · Fairfield
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Turn left onto Hickory Lane
682 ft · 30 sec · Hickory Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Browns Lake.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Partly Sunny near Browns Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Browns Lake?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Wind Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from West Allis and 15 miles from Browns Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Partly Sunny near Browns Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Wind Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wind Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Browns Lake. Straight-line distance: 25.11 mi (40.41 km).
#1 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Browns Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,039 |
| Coordinates | 42.6925200, -88.2312000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Browns Lake (-88.2312, 42.69252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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