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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Milford, WI is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
51.39 mi
01h 02m
Flight
42.79 mi
68.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.79 mi
Kilometers
68.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.39 mi
Kilometers
82.71 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Oconomowoc Lake
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
25.7 mi
00h 31m
To Milford
25.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.3 mi · 37 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 89: Lake Mills, Waterloo

    1555 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 89

    141 m · 15 sec · State Highway 89

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1381 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Tyranena Park Road

    1 km · 2 min · East Tyranena Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road A

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road A

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road Q

    1199 ft · 24 sec · County Road Q

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road Q

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
44.6 mi · 87%
County Road A
2.65 mi · 5%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 3%
I 94 West
0.92 mi · 2%
East Tyranena Park Road
0.64 mi · 1%
WI 89
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

34.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oconomowoc Lake
00h 31m from West Allis
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Oconomowoc Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from West Allis and 25.8 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Oconomowoc Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

45 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

47 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

49 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

52 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Milford. Straight-line distance: 42.79 mi (68.86 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Milford

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,135
Coordinates43.1008300, -88.8467700
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Milford (-88.84677, 43.10083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.65
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.83 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.70 $15.40
Premium $4.65 $8.42 $16.85
Diesel $5.30 $9.60 $19.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Milford. The current time is 00:15:31.

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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.