How far is West Allis, WI from Clinton, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Clinton, WI is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Clinton.
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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
53.6 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
60 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South State Road 140
1426 ft · 33 sec · South State Road 140
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Continue on South State Highway 140
1039 ft · 21 sec · South State Highway 140
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Continue on Church Street
3236 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Milwaukee Street
6 m · 1 sec · Milwaukee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Milwaukee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
53.6 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Allis and Partly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Clinton?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
East Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from West Allis and 30 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Allis and Partly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near East Troy
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 East Troy.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 53.84 mi (86.64 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 Clinton
Village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,446 |
| Coordinates | 42.5577900, -88.8651100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-88.86511, 42.55779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
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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