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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Knowlton, WI is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
164.58 mi
03h 11m
Flight
144.07 mi
231.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.07 mi
Kilometers
231.86 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.58 mi
Kilometers
264.86 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowlton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Knowlton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 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
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
82.2 mi
01h 35m
To Knowlton
82.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.4 mi · 25 min · Zoo Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH DB: Knowlton, Lake Du Bay

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road DB

    3.7 mi · 5 min · County Road DB

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Knowlton Road

    141 m · 16 sec · Knowlton Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Knowlton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 37%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 28%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 12%
US 45 North
16 mi · 10%
I 39 North
12.7 mi · 8%
County Road DB
3.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
144.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 35m from West Allis
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knowlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from West Allis and 82.3 miles from Knowlton.

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

The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Knowlton.

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Knowlton. Straight-line distance: 144.07 mi (231.86 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Knowlton

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population2,027
Coordinates44.7163600, -89.6826200
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Knowlton (-89.68262, 44.71636)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.98 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 43.96 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.65 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $5.30 $30.82 $61.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Knowlton. The current time is 04:08:12.

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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.