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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Manitowoc, WI is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
85.76 mi
01h 42m
Flight
76.1 mi
122.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.1 mi
Kilometers
122.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.76 mi
Kilometers
138.01 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manitowoc
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Manitowoc
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Belgium
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
42.9 mi
00h 51m
To Manitowoc
42.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    2674 ft · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Kearney Street

    634 ft · 22 sec · West Kearney Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.6 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    55.3 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42 Business, LMCT: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
75.9 mi · 89%
East-West Freeway
3.99 mi · 5%
Calumet Avenue
2.04 mi · 2%
Washington Street
1.06 mi · 1%
I 43 North
0.82 mi · 1%
South 84th Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

55.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belgium
00h 51m from West Allis
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Allis and Sunny near Manitowoc.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 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?

Belgium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from West Allis and 42.9 miles from Manitowoc.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Allis and Sunny near Manitowoc.

Stop Ideas Near Belgium

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

30 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

56 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

62 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Manitowoc. Straight-line distance: 76.1 mi (122.47 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Manitowoc

City in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,077
Coordinates44.0886100, -87.6575800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Manitowoc (-87.65758, 44.08861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Manitowoc. The current time is 21:25:27.

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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.