How far is West Allis, WI from Fall River, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Fall River, WI is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
76.79 mi
01h 40m
Flight
58.13 mi
93.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.13 mi
Kilometers
93.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.79 mi
Kilometers
123.58 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Apr 30, 8:06 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 30, 9:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-30T18:25
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Apr 30, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
38.3 mi
00h 50m
To Fall River
38.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Fall River.

  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

    26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 North: Watertown

    100 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West, WI 60: ColumbusHustisford

    1819 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    611 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 16 & 60

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60

  17. 17

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1528 ft · 43 sec · Lowell Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East James Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · East James Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 16

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Johnson Road

    3198 ft · 2 min · Johnson Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Street

    2329 ft · 2 min · South Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Kane Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Kane Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kane Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
37 mi · 48%
WI 26 North
18.1 mi · 24%
Highway 16 & 60
13.8 mi · 18%
East James Street
1.75 mi · 2%
State Highway 16
1.48 mi · 2%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

26.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 50m from West Allis
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Allis and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Fall River?

The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 38.3 miles from West Allis and 38.5 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Allis and Areas Of Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fall River.

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 Fall River. Straight-line distance: 58.13 mi (93.55 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Fall River

#2 Fall River

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,757
Coordinates43.3844300, -89.0451100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Fall River (-89.04511, 43.38443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.26 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.52 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Fall River. The current time is 18:25:51.

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.