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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Menasha, WI is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
96.87 mi
01h 51m
Flight
84.81 mi
136.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.81 mi
Kilometers
136.49 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.87 mi
Kilometers
155.89 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menasha
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Menasha
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Lomira
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
48.4 mi
00h 55m
To Menasha
48.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 114, CTH JJ

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    101 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Winneconne Avenue

    617 ft · 11 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    48 m · 3 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    102 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    27 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Commercial Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Commercial Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1731 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Tayco Street

    149 m · 10 sec · Tayco Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1229 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    123 m · 13 sec · Milwaukee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    702 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
71.4 mi · 74%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 21%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
Winneconne Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
South Commercial Street
0.94 mi · 1%
WI 114
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

71.4 mi · 01h 16m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lomira
00h 55m from West Allis
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Menasha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from West Allis and 48.4 miles from Menasha.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lomira

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

18 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

34 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

48 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Menasha. Straight-line distance: 84.81 mi (136.49 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Menasha

City in Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, United States

Population15,603
Coordinates44.2022100, -88.4465000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Menasha (-88.4465, 44.20221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

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 Menasha. The current time is 00:20:39.

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.