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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Newark, WI is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
81.27 mi
01h 41m
Flight
70.04 mi
112.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.04 mi
Kilometers
112.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.27 mi
Kilometers
130.79 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Wed, Apr 15, 6:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-15T03:12
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
40.6 mi
00h 50m
To Newark
40.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Hart Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Henry Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1265 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street

    2937 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 81

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 81

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road K

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road K

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road K

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
58.5 mi · 72%
State Highway 81
5.34 mi · 7%
East Liberty Avenue
4.58 mi · 6%
Zoo Freeway
3.17 mi · 4%
East Hart Road
2.21 mi · 3%
Shopiere Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

58.5 mi · 01h 03m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 50m from West Allis
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from West Allis and 40.7 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Newark. Straight-line distance: 70.04 mi (112.72 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Newark

Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,617
Coordinates42.5422300, -89.2276100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Newark (-89.22761, 42.54223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.86 L · about $10.82
Round trip
$21.65
5.74 gal · 21.72 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.82 $21.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.21 $24.41
Premium $4.65 $13.36 $26.71
Diesel $5.30 $15.22 $30.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Newark. The current time is 03:12:20.

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.