How far is West Allis, WI from Laona, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Laona, WI is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Laona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Laona.
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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
79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH 00
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Northland Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lynndale Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lynndale Drive
36 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Continue on County Road A
5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 47
17.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on South Cecil Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Cecil Street
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Continue on State Highway 117
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto County Road R
12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road R
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road M
1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto Red Banks Road
1905 ft · 32 sec · Red Banks Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
31.3 mi · 47 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on Branch Street
6 mi · 9 min · Branch Street
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Continue on State Highway 32
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street
113 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Linden Street
1985 ft · 1 min · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Laona.
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
79.4 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Slight Chance Light Snow near Laona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Laona?
The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from West Allis and 100 miles from Laona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Slight Chance Light Snow near Laona.
Stop Ideas Near Appleton
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 Appleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Laona. Straight-line distance: 179.11 mi (288.25 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 Laona
Civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.5646900, -88.6740000 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laona (-88.674, 45.56469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.86 | $65.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
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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