How far is West Allis, WI from Princeton, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Princeton, WI is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.18 mi
02h 08m
Flight
80.31 mi
129.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.31 mi
Kilometers
129.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.18 mi
Kilometers
158 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Wed, May 13, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-12T21:41
Arrive Princeton
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Lomira
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
49 mi
01h 04m
To Princeton
49.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Princeton.

  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

    20.4 mi · 25 min · Zoo Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    40.6 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 23: Johnson Street

    753 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Johnson Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · West Johnson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 23

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23

  10. 10

    Continue on East Fond du Lac Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Watson Street

    859 ft · 25 sec · Watson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Fond du Lac Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    45 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
40.6 mi · 41%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 21%
State Highway 23
16.7 mi · 17%
West Johnson Street
10.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 4%
West Fond du Lac Street
2.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

40.6 mi · 00h 44m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lomira
01h 04m from West Allis
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Allis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Princeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Princeton?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from West Allis and 49.2 miles from Princeton.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Allis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Princeton.

Stop Ideas Near Lomira

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

18 mi away
976 South Main St.
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Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
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Beaver Dam, WI

34 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

48 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 80.31 mi (129.25 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Princeton

Civil town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin

Population1,440
Coordinates43.8508100, -89.1217800
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Princeton (-89.12178, 43.85081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.10
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.05 $26.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.65 $16.10 $32.21
Diesel $5.30 $18.35 $36.70

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Princeton. The current time is 21:41:50.

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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.