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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Port Washington, WI is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.73 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.45 mi
42.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.45 mi
Kilometers
42.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.73 mi
Kilometers
51.06 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-18T04:18
Arrive Port Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
River Hills
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
15.8 mi
00h 22m
To Port Washington
15.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    2674 ft · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Kearney Street

    634 ft · 22 sec · West Kearney Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.6 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 32 North, CTH V South: Port Washington, Grafton

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South Spring Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Spring Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    2699 ft · 52 sec · West Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Webster Street

    32 m · 5 sec · South Webster Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Webster Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
20.6 mi · 65%
East-West Freeway
3.99 mi · 13%
South Spring Street
3.69 mi · 12%
I 43 North
0.82 mi · 3%
South 84th Street
0.69 mi · 2%
West Grand Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

20.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Hills
00h 22m from West Allis
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Allis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

River Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from West Allis and 15.8 miles from Port Washington.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Allis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Washington.

Stop Ideas Near River Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around River Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Hills.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

16 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

26 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

51 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

66 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Port Washington. Straight-line distance: 26.45 mi (42.56 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Port Washington

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,584
Coordinates43.3872200, -87.8756400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Port Washington (-87.87564, 43.38722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Port Washington. The current time is 04:18:43.

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.