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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Grafton, WI is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.83 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.11 mi
33.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from West Allis.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.11 mi
Kilometers
33.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.83 mi
Kilometers
44.79 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-16T02:20
Arrive Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Fox Point
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To Grafton
13.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    2674 ft · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Kearney Street

    634 ft · 22 sec · West Kearney Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    19.3 mi · 24 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 60, CTH Q: Grafton

    1303 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
19.3 mi · 69%
East-West Freeway
3.99 mi · 14%
Washington Street
1.78 mi · 6%
I 43 North
0.82 mi · 3%
South 84th Street
0.69 mi · 2%
West Greenfield Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

19.3 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fox Point
00h 20m from West Allis
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving West Allis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fox Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from West Allis and 13.9 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Allis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grafton.

Stop Ideas Near Fox Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fox Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fox Point.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

14 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

24 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

49 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

68 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 21.11 mi (33.98 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Grafton

#2 Grafton

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population4,178
Coordinates43.3197300, -87.9534200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Grafton (-87.95342, 43.31973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 Grafton. The current time is 02:20:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.