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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Lowville, WI is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
86.41 mi
01h 41m
Flight
71.13 mi
114.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.13 mi
Kilometers
114.47 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.41 mi
Kilometers
139.07 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:54 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Fri, Apr 17, 7:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-17T16:13
Arrive Lowville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Milford
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From West Allis
43.1 mi
00h 50m
To Lowville
43.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51, I 39 Alternate: Madison, De Forest

    1633 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US-51 NORTH: DeForest

    727 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 51

    10.3 mi · 14 min · US Highway 51

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 22

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road CS

    76 m · 7 sec · County Road CS

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road CS

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 74%
US Highway 51
10.3 mi · 12%
I 39 North
5.59 mi · 6%
State Highway 22
3.54 mi · 4%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 2%
I 94 West
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 50m from West Allis
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Allis and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from West Allis and 43.3 miles from Lowville.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Allis and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowville.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

38 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Lowville. Straight-line distance: 71.13 mi (114.47 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Lowville

#2 Lowville

Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,030
Coordinates43.3824900, -89.3270600
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Lowville (-89.32706, 43.38249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Lowville. The current time is 16:13:21.

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.