How far is West Allis, WI from Lodi, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Lodi, WI is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Lodi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Lodi.
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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
6 m · 1 sec · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
18.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
1941 ft · 50 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60
74 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60
664 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60
35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Portage Street
2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Lodi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Allis and Mostly Cloudy near Lodi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Lodi?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aztalan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from West Allis and 44.8 miles from Lodi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Allis and Mostly Cloudy near Lodi.
Stop Ideas Near Aztalan
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 Aztalan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Lodi. Straight-line distance: 79.28 mi (127.59 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 Lodi
City in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,322 |
| Coordinates | 43.3138800, -89.5265100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lodi (-89.52651, 43.31388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.92 | $23.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
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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