How far is West Allis, WI from Eagle Lake, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Eagle Lake, WI is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
27.06 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.26 mi
35.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.26 mi
Kilometers
35.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.06 mi
Kilometers
43.55 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:16 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Oct 15, 7:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-10-15T17:28
Arrive Eagle Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Franklin
WI

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
13.5 mi
00h 24m
To Eagle Lake
13.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Eagle Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Loomis Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South North Cape Road

    2183 ft · 49 sec · South North Cape Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    67 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road BD

    36 m · 3 sec · County Road BD

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1 km · 3 min · Church Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pan Yack Park

    529 ft · 23 sec · Pan Yack Park

  19. 19

    Continue on Eagle Lake Park Road

    825 ft · 36 sec · Eagle Lake Park Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Fairway Drive

    1218 ft · 58 sec · Fairway Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Raynor Avenue
6.98 mi · 26%
WI 100 South
4.71 mi · 17%
Zoo Freeway
3.17 mi · 12%
Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 11%
West Loomis Road
2.34 mi · 9%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Raynor Avenue

Continue on North Raynor Avenue

6.98 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 24m from West Allis
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving West Allis and Cloudy near Eagle Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Eagle Lake?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from West Allis and 13.5 miles from Eagle Lake.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Allis and Cloudy near Eagle Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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 Franklin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 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 11.1 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 14.7 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 Franklin.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

19 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

22 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

80 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Eagle Lake. Straight-line distance: 22.26 mi (35.83 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 Eagle Lake

Situated in southeastern Wisconsin, this natural body of water forms a significant geographic feature within Racine County.

Population0
Coordinates42.7069600, -88.1281400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Eagle Lake (-88.12814, 42.70696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.82
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $3.91 $7.82
Mid-grade $4.72 $4.48 $8.96
Premium $5.30 $5.03 $10.06
Diesel $6.19 $5.88 $11.76

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Eagle Lake. The current time is 17:28:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.