How far is West Allis, WI from Glenwood City, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Glenwood City, WI is about 287 miles (461.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.01 mi
05h 15m
Flight
250.36 mi
402.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.36 mi
Kilometers
402.92 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.01 mi
Kilometers
461.9 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenwood City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Glenwood City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
143.3 mi
02h 37m
To Glenwood City
143.7 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Glenwood City.

  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

    118.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 128: Spring Valley, Glenwood City

    757 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 128: Glenwood City

    95 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 128

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128

  16. 16

    Continue on West Oak Street

    1227 ft · 26 sec · West Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    14 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
119 mi · 42%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 32%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 22%
State Highway 128
9.13 mi · 3%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi
West Oak Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

118 mi · 02h 07m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
250.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 37m from West Allis
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Sunny near Glenwood City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Glenwood City?

The road trip is about 287 miles (461.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 Glenwood City.

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

The direct path is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 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 Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Sunny near Glenwood City.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Lisbon, 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 New Lisbon.

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Glenwood City. Straight-line distance: 250.36 mi (402.92 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Glenwood City

#2 Glenwood City

City in St.

Population1,201
Coordinates45.0585700, -92.1724100
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Glenwood City (-92.17241, 45.05857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.34 L · about $38.20
Round trip
$76.40
20.26 gal · 76.68 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Glenwood City. The current time is 01:41:28.

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.