How far is West Allis, WI from Lake Tomahawk, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Lake Tomahawk, WI is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
250.72 mi
04h 56m
Flight
208.53 mi
335.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.53 mi
Kilometers
335.6 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.72 mi
Kilometers
403.49 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Tomahawk
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Tue, May 5, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-04T19:31
Arrive Lake Tomahawk
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
King
WI

Waupaca County, Wisconsin (USA)

From West Allis
125.3 mi
02h 28m
To Lake Tomahawk
125.4 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Lake Tomahawk.

  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

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    16.8 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road D

    7.6 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bradley Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Violet Drive

    52 m · 10 sec · Violet Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lilly Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Lilly Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lilly Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
94.5 mi · 38%
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 25%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 19%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 8%
US 45 North
16 mi · 6%
County Road D
7.56 mi · 3%
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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
208.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King
02h 28m from West Allis
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Tomahawk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Lake Tomahawk?

The road trip is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

King is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from West Allis and 125.4 miles from Lake Tomahawk.

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

The direct path is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.37 one way or $66.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Tomahawk.

Stop Ideas Near King

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

3 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

40 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

41 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

54 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Lake Tomahawk. Straight-line distance: 208.53 mi (335.6 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Tomahawk

Human settlement in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,037
Coordinates45.8141200, -89.5937500
Altitude500
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Lake Tomahawk (-89.59375, 45.81412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.85 gal
33.49 L · about $33.37
Round trip
$66.75
17.7 gal · 66.98 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.3 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.37 $66.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.64 $75.28
Premium $4.65 $41.19 $82.38
Diesel $5.30 $46.94 $93.88

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Lake Tomahawk. The current time is 19:31:46.

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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.