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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Dane, WI is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.3 mi
01h 39m
Flight
77.07 mi
124.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.07 mi
Kilometers
124.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.3 mi
Kilometers
135.66 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dane
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-19T00:13
Arrive Dane
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From West Allis
42.1 mi
00h 49m
To Dane
42.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH V: Dane, DeForest

    1651 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Military Road

    14 m · 1 sec · North Military Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Military Road

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 76%
I 39 North
11.2 mi · 13%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 2%
I 94 West
0.92 mi · 1%
CTH V
0.31 mi
I 894 West
0.17 mi
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 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 49m from West Allis
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Dane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from West Allis and 42.3 miles from Dane.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Dane.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Dane. Straight-line distance: 77.07 mi (124.03 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dane

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,052
Coordinates43.2505500, -89.5015100
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Dane (-89.50151, 43.25055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.40
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.20 $22.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.63 $25.26
Premium $4.65 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.30 $15.75 $31.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Dane. The current time is 00:13:09.

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.