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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Cato, WI is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
95.29 mi
01h 53m
Flight
78.15 mi
125.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.15 mi
Kilometers
125.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.29 mi
Kilometers
153.35 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cato
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Cato
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Cedar Grove
WI

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
47.7 mi
00h 56m
To Cato
47.7 mi
00h 56m

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
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    2674 ft · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Kearney Street

    634 ft · 22 sec · West Kearney Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.6 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West, WI 310: Two Rivers, Appleton

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    4.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10

  12. 12

    Continue on East Menasha Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Menasha Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 10

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 10

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
81.6 mi · 86%
US Highway 10
5.47 mi · 6%
East-West Freeway
3.99 mi · 4%
East Menasha Avenue
1.36 mi · 1%
I 43 North
0.82 mi · 1%
South 84th Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

61 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Grove
00h 56m from West Allis
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Partly Sunny near Cato.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Cedar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from West Allis and 47.7 miles from Cato.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Partly Sunny near Cato.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Grove

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

22 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

54 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

57 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

60 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Cato. Straight-line distance: 78.15 mi (125.77 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Cato

Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Population1,540
Coordinates44.1427700, -87.8612000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Cato (-87.8612, 44.14277)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 Cato. The current time is 02:37:14.

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.