How far is West Allis, WI from Little Falls, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Little Falls, WI is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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
311.24 mi
05h 54m
Flight
268.58 mi
432.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.58 mi
Kilometers
432.23 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.24 mi
Kilometers
500.89 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-16T07:40
Arrive Little Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
155.4 mi
02h 57m
To Little Falls
155.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Little Falls.

  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

    6 m · 1 sec · Zoo Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    127 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto 10th Avenue

    13.9 mi · 21 min · 10th Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 46

    45 m · 9 sec · State Highway 46

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 46

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 46

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 110th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 40th Avenue

    2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 115th Street

    2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Highway C

    936 ft · 26 sec · County Highway C

  24. 24

    Continue on 45th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Highway P

    89 m · 8 sec · County Highway P

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · County Highway P

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
128 mi · 41%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 30%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 20%
10th Avenue
13.9 mi · 4%
State Highway 46
6.82 mi · 2%
110th Street
1.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

127 mi · 02h 16m

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
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
268.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 57m from West Allis
Leave By
5:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving West Allis and Sunny near Little Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Little Falls?

The road trip is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.4 miles from West Allis and 155.8 miles from Little Falls.

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

The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 5:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.41 one way or $82.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Allis and Sunny near Little Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 268.58 mi (432.23 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Little Falls

#2 Little Falls

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,602
Coordinates45.2738500, -92.4188100
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Little Falls (-92.41881, 45.27385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.57 L · about $41.41
Round trip
$82.81
21.96 gal · 83.14 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.41 $82.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.70 $93.40
Premium $4.65 $51.10 $102.20
Diesel $5.30 $58.24 $116.48

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Little Falls. The current time is 07:40:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.