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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Ripon, WI is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.13 mi
01h 43m
Flight
70.59 mi
113.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.59 mi
Kilometers
113.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.13 mi
Kilometers
132.17 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ripon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T01:44
Arrive Ripon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Wayne
WI

Human settlement in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From West Allis
41 mi
00h 51m
To Ripon
41.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
40.6 mi · 49%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 25%
West Johnson Street
10.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 23
7.46 mi · 9%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 2%
East Fond du Lac Street
0.84 mi · 1%
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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 51m from West Allis
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ripon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from West Allis and 41.1 miles from Ripon.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ripon.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

28 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

35 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

56 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Ripon. Straight-line distance: 70.59 mi (113.61 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Ripon

#2 Ripon

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population1,371
Coordinates43.8422000, -88.8359400
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Ripon (-88.83594, 43.8422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.87
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.94 $21.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.33 $24.67
Premium $4.65 $13.50 $26.99
Diesel $5.30 $15.38 $30.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Ripon. The current time is 01:44:59.

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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.