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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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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.
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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
26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 North: Watertown
100 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West, WI 60: ColumbusHustisford
1819 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 60
611 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 60
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Continue on Highway 16 & 60
3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 16 & 60
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Turn right onto O'Sixteen Road
2754 ft · 1 min · O'Sixteen Road
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Continue on Watertown Road
2891 ft · 1 min · Watertown Road
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Turn right onto Beaver Dam Road
95 m · 9 sec · Beaver Dam Road
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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.
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
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
Columbus
Beaver Dam, WI
Janesville, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 46.53 mi (74.89 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 Lowell
Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,158 |
| Coordinates | 43.3402700, -88.8170500 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowell (-88.81705, 43.34027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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