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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to McFarland, WI is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.63 mi
01h 28m
Flight
64.81 mi
104.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.81 mi
Kilometers
104.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.63 mi
Kilometers
118.5 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McFarland
Tue, May 5, 5:43 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Tue, May 5, 7:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-05T16:15
Arrive McFarland
Tue, May 5, 5:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
36.7 mi
00h 44m
To McFarland
36.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
57°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.3 mi · 53 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway N

    61 m · 4 sec · County Highway N

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    156 m · 9 sec · County Highway N

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

    28 m · 2 sec · County Highway N

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway N

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway N

    3.1 mi · 5 min · County Highway N

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fieldview Road

    1201 ft · 24 sec · Fieldview Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto County Road MN

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road MN

  19. 19

    Continue on County Highway MN

    2668 ft · 53 sec · County Highway MN

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadhead Street

    3217 ft · 1 min · Broadhead Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Exchange Street

    142 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Exchange Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
59.5 mi · 81%
County Highway N
4.05 mi · 6%
County Road MN
3.79 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.77 mi · 2%
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

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 44m from West Allis
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Allis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McFarland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from West Allis and 36.9 miles from McFarland.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Allis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McFarland.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and McFarland. Straight-line distance: 64.81 mi (104.3 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 McFarland

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population9,291
Coordinates43.0125000, -89.2898400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: McFarland (-89.28984, 43.0125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and McFarland. The current time is 16:15:21.

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.