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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Edson, WI is about 243.6 miles (392 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
243.55 mi
04h 48m
Flight
200.33 mi
322.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.33 mi
Kilometers
322.4 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.55 mi
Kilometers
391.95 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 5:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-15T19:59
Arrive Edson
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
121.6 mi
02h 24m
To Edson
121.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 27, I 94 Alternate: Merrilian, Black River Falls

    1660 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto US Highway 12

    9.6 mi · 13 min · US Highway 12

  16. 16

    Continue on South Hammond Street

    1760 ft · 50 sec · South Hammond Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    2562 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 12

    10.9 mi · 15 min · US Highway 12

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10

    2.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  20. 20

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    60 m · 5 sec · US Highway 12

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    661 ft · 13 sec · South Center Street

  22. 22

    Continue on County Highway H

    23.1 mi · 38 min · County Highway H

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 50th Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · 50th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on County Highway V

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Highway V

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway D

    2804 ft · 43 sec · County Highway D

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 38%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 26%
I 94 West
32.7 mi · 13%
County Highway H
23.1 mi · 9%
US Highway 12
20.6 mi · 8%
County Highway V
2.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
200.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 24m from West Allis
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Allis and Rain Showers Likely near Edson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.6 miles (392 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from West Allis and 121.9 miles from Edson.

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

The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Allis and Rain Showers Likely near Edson.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lyndon Station, 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 Lyndon Station.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Edson. Straight-line distance: 200.33 mi (322.4 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 Edson

Human settlement in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,134
Coordinates44.9299600, -91.0348700
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Edson (-91.03487, 44.92996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.53 L · about $32.39
Round trip
$64.79
17.18 gal · 65.06 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.39 $64.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.53 $73.07
Premium $4.65 $39.98 $79.96
Diesel $5.30 $45.56 $91.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Edson. The current time is 19:59:50.

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.