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.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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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.
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Start on West Greenfield Avenue
2674 ft · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn right onto West Kearney Street
634 ft · 22 sec · West Kearney Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
1683 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
924 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
19.3 mi · 24 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 60, CTH Q: Grafton
1303 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Grafton.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fox Point.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 21.11 mi (33.98 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 Grafton
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,178 |
| Coordinates | 43.3197300, -87.9534200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grafton (-87.95342, 43.31973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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