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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Fairfield, WI is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
54.21 mi
01h 04m
Flight
47.15 mi
75.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.15 mi
Kilometers
75.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.21 mi
Kilometers
87.25 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Fri, Apr 10, 10:02 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Fri, Apr 10, 11:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-10T20:57
Arrive Fairfield
Fri, Apr 10, 10:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
East Troy
WI

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
27.1 mi
00h 32m
To Fairfield
27.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
51°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Highway C

    2.2 mi · 4 min · County Highway C

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Bradford Town Hall Road

    12 m · 2 sec · East Bradford Town Hall Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bradford Town Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
45.6 mi · 84%
Zoo Freeway
3.17 mi · 6%
County Highway C
2.2 mi · 4%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.52 mi · 3%
US 14
1.35 mi · 2%
I 41 South
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

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

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Troy
00h 32m from West Allis
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving West Allis and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 27.1 miles from West Allis and 27.2 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy around West Allis and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near East Troy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Troy, 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 East Troy.

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

43 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

48 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 47.15 mi (75.88 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 Fairfield

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Population1,104
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.7764900
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Fairfield (-88.77649, 42.63307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.20 $14.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.12 $16.25
Premium $4.65 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $5.30 $10.13 $20.26

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Fairfield. The current time is 20:57:20.

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.