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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Monona, WI is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
72.81 mi
01h 25m
Flight
67.08 mi
107.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.08 mi
Kilometers
107.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.81 mi
Kilometers
117.17 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monona
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T04:37
Arrive Monona
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
36.3 mi
00h 42m
To Monona
36.5 mi
00h 42m

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
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51, I 39 Alternate, I 94 Alternate: Stoughton Road

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    145 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Stoughton Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Stoughton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pflaum Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pflaum Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Nichols Road

    2118 ft · 1 min · Nichols Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nichols Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 88%
North Stoughton Road
3.11 mi · 4%
I 39 South
1.64 mi · 2%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 2%
I 94 West
0.92 mi · 1%
Pflaum Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
67.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 42m from West Allis
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Partly Sunny near Monona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 36.3 miles from West Allis and 36.5 miles from Monona.

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

The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Monona. Straight-line distance: 67.08 mi (107.96 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Monona

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population8,164
Coordinates43.0622200, -89.3340100
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Monona (-89.33401, 43.06222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 Monona. The current time is 04:37:15.

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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.