How far is West Allis, WI from Pell Lake, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Pell Lake, WI is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Pell Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Pell Lake.
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Start on West Greenfield Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Turn left onto I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South
1706 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
23.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 120: East Troy, Lake Geneva
1574 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 120
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 120
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
1048 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 120
68 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pell Lake Drive
703 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Pell Lake Drive
3023 ft · 2 min · Pell Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Moss Road
2936 ft · 2 min · Moss Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wisteria Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Pell Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
23.9 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Pell Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Pell Lake?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from West Allis and 24.2 miles from Pell Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Pell Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Potter Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Pell Lake. Straight-line distance: 37.39 mi (60.17 km).
#1 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pell Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 3,722 |
| Coordinates | 42.5380700, -88.3509300 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pell Lake (-88.35093, 42.53807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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