How far is West Allis, WI from Phelps, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Phelps, WI is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Waupaca County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Phelps.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Phelps.
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Start on West Greenfield Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 894 West, US 45 North
907 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Madison, Milwaukee
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 25 min · Zoo Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: New London
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
17.8 mi · 26 min · West Madison Street
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Continue on County Highway J
7.1 mi · 10 min · County Highway J
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North, CTH M, WI 29 Business: Antigo, Wittenberg
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
23.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
536 ft · 17 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Clermont Street
2 mi · 5 min · Clermont Street
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Turn right onto Century Avenue
1337 ft · 25 sec · Century Avenue
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Turn left onto Neva Road
30.1 mi · 44 min · Neva Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 45
16.5 mi · 23 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on Superior Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Superior Street
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto Rangeline Road
4.1 mi · 9 min · Rangeline Road
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Continue on Shangrila Road
1830 ft · 56 sec · Shangrila Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 17
9.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 17
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Phelps.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving West Allis and Sunny near Phelps.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Phelps?
The road trip is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km) and usually takes 05h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clintonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127 miles from West Allis and 127.1 miles from Phelps.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Allis and Sunny near Phelps.
Stop Ideas Near Clintonville
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 Clintonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Phelps. Straight-line distance: 217.19 mi (349.54 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 Phelps
Town in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 46.0644000, -89.0876300 |
| Altitude | 528 |
| Country | United States |
End: Phelps (-89.08763, 46.0644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.83 | $67.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.15 | $76.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.75 | $83.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.58 | $95.15 |
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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