How far is West Allis, WI from Paddock Lake, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Paddock Lake, WI is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
43.79 mi
01h 01m
Flight
30.75 mi
49.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.75 mi
Kilometers
49.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.79 mi
Kilometers
70.48 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paddock Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Paddock Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Franksville
WI

Census designated place

From West Allis
21.9 mi
00h 30m
To Paddock Lake
21.9 mi
00h 30m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Paddock Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Paddock Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto South 76th Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · South 76th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1240 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    26.3 mi · 29 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Kenosha, Lake Geneva

    1398 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 41 South, I 94 East

    1214 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South, I 94 East, WI 50 West: Lake Geneva

    65 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 75th Street

    7.9 mi · 12 min · 75th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 248th Avenue

    1689 ft · 1 min · 248th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 69th Place

    156 m · 23 sec · 69th Place

  14. 14

    Continue on 245th Avenue

    119 m · 17 sec · 245th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 244th Avenue

    1478 ft · 1 min · 244th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 244th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
26.3 mi · 60%
75th Street
7.94 mi · 18%
South 76th Street
3.84 mi · 9%
Airport Freeway
2.82 mi · 6%
I 41 South
1.59 mi · 4%
248th Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

26.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franksville
00h 30m from West Allis
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Paddock Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Paddock Lake?

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Franksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from West Allis and 21.9 miles from Paddock Lake.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franksville

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

5 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

30 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

77 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Paddock Lake. Straight-line distance: 30.75 mi (49.48 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Paddock Lake

#2 Paddock Lake

City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,232
Coordinates42.5775200, -88.1050900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Paddock Lake (-88.10509, 42.57752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.69
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.85 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.59 $13.18
Premium $4.65 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Paddock Lake. The current time is 03:11:24.

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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.