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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Medina, WI is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
102.8 mi
02h 01m
Flight
92.34 mi
148.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.34 mi
Kilometers
148.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.8 mi
Kilometers
165.44 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-18T07:10
Arrive Medina
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Byron
WI

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
51.4 mi
01h 00m
To Medina
51.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.4 mi · 25 min · Zoo Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH II: Winchester

    1266 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road II

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road II

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road M

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road M

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road M

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 60%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 20%
US 45 North
12 mi · 12%
County Road M
5.35 mi · 5%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
County Road II
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 00m from West Allis
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Allis and Rain Likely near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from West Allis and 51.4 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Allis and Rain Likely near Medina.

Stop Ideas Near Byron

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

11 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

37 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

41 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Medina. Straight-line distance: 92.34 mi (148.61 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Medina

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,480
Coordinates44.2727600, -88.6378900
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Medina (-88.63789, 44.27276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.44 $30.88
Premium $4.65 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.30 $19.25 $38.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Medina. The current time is 07:10:07.

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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.