How far is West Allis, WI from Lowell, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Lowell, WI is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.91 mi
01h 16m
Flight
46.53 mi
74.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.53 mi
Kilometers
74.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.91 mi
Kilometers
101.25 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 16, 11:39 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-16T10:22
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 16, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Concord
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
31.4 mi
00h 38m
To Lowell
31.5 mi
00h 38m

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
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Lowell.

  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

    26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 North: Watertown

    100 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West, WI 60: ColumbusHustisford

    1819 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    611 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 16 & 60

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 16 & 60

  17. 17

    Turn right onto O'Sixteen Road

    2754 ft · 1 min · O'Sixteen Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Watertown Road

    2891 ft · 1 min · Watertown Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Beaver Dam Road

    95 m · 9 sec · Beaver Dam Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beaver Dam Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
37 mi · 59%
WI 26 North
18.1 mi · 29%
Highway 16 & 60
3.39 mi · 5%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 2%
I 94 West
0.92 mi · 1%
Watertown Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

26.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 38m from West Allis
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Lowell?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from West Allis and 31.5 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

45 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

46 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

51 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

56 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 46.53 mi (74.89 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 Lowell

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,158
Coordinates43.3402700, -88.8170500
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Lowell (-88.81705, 43.34027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.44 $18.88
Premium $4.65 $10.33 $20.66
Diesel $5.30 $11.77 $23.55

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 Lowell. The current time is 10:22:08.

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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.