How far is West Allis, WI from Port Edwards, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Port Edwards, WI is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.68 mi
03h 20m
Flight
130.83 mi
210.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.83 mi
Kilometers
210.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.68 mi
Kilometers
277.9 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Edwards
Tue, May 5, 3:04 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Tue, May 5, 6:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-05T11:43
Arrive Port Edwards
Tue, May 5, 3:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
86.2 mi
01h 40m
To Port Edwards
86.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Port Edwards.

  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 right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    52 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 73: Plainfield, Wisconsin Rapids

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    44 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 73

  16. 16

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Adams Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 73

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 73

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Avenue

    1025 ft · 21 sec · Mill Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Letendre Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2531 ft · 2 min · 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
81.1 mi · 47%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 37%
State Highway 73
9.42 mi · 5%
Adams Avenue
7.31 mi · 4%
Mill Avenue
4.39 mi · 3%
Prospect Avenue
2.06 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
01h 40m from West Allis
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Allis and Partly Sunny near Port Edwards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Port Edwards?

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from West Allis and 86.4 miles from Port Edwards.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Allis and Partly Sunny near Port Edwards.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Port Edwards. Straight-line distance: 130.83 mi (210.55 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Port Edwards

#2 Port Edwards

Village in Wood County, Wisconsin

Population1,338
Coordinates44.3508000, -89.8654000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Port Edwards (-89.8654, 44.3508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.07 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.93
12.18 gal · 46.14 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.97 $45.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.90 $51.80
Premium $4.65 $28.34 $56.69
Diesel $5.30 $32.30 $64.60

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Port Edwards. The current time is 11:43:15.

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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.