How far is West Allis, WI from Lac du Flambeau, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Lac du Flambeau, WI is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Widespread Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Lac du Flambeau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Lac du Flambeau.
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Start on West Greenfield Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 894 West, US 45 North
907 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Madison, Milwaukee
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 25 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight right
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
23.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight right onto Chippewa Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · Chippewa Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
2320 ft · 48 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 47
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on Old Abe Road
3010 ft · 56 sec · Old Abe Road
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Turn left onto Waswagon Street
1691 ft · 38 sec · Waswagon Street
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Turn left onto Simpson Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Simpson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Lac du Flambeau.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving West Allis and Widespread Fog then Sunny near Lac du Flambeau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Lac du Flambeau?
The road trip is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from West Allis and 131.5 miles from Lac du Flambeau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.99 one way or $69.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Allis and Widespread Fog then Sunny near Lac du Flambeau.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amherst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Lac du Flambeau. Straight-line distance: 224.17 mi (360.77 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 Lac du Flambeau
Census designated place
| Population | 3,517 |
| Coordinates | 45.9696700, -89.8921000 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lac du Flambeau (-89.8921, 45.96967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.99 | $69.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.47 | $78.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.22 | $98.44 |
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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