How far is West Allis, WI from Ellsworth, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Ellsworth, WI is about 287 miles (461.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Ellsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Ellsworth.
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Start on West Greenfield Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 894 West, US 45 North
907 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Madison, Milwaukee
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
6 m · 1 sec · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto 10th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
10 mi · 14 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Mondovi Street East
2219 ft · 1 min · Mondovi Street East
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Continue on US Highway 10
8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on East Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
42.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 10
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10
1418 ft · 34 sec · US Highway 10
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Ellsworth.
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 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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near Ellsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Ellsworth?
The road trip is about 287 miles (461.9 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.3 miles from West Allis and 143.7 miles from Ellsworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.6 miles (406.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 5:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near Ellsworth.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Ellsworth. Straight-line distance: 252.62 mi (406.56 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 Ellsworth
Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,180 |
| Coordinates | 44.7321900, -92.4874100 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellsworth (-92.48741, 44.73219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.20 | $76.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.08 | $86.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.15 | $94.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.73 | $107.46 |
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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