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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Roberts, WI is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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
297.67 mi
05h 25m
Flight
263.74 mi
424.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.74 mi
Kilometers
424.45 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.67 mi
Kilometers
479.05 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roberts
Sat, May 2, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sat, May 2, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-02T08:03
Arrive Roberts
Sat, May 2, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:10 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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
148.6 mi
02h 42m
To Roberts
149.1 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    948 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 65

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Pine Street

    131 m · 24 sec · West Pine Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    1092 ft · 52 sec · South Locust Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    33 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
138 mi · 46%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 31%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 21%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi
State Highway 65
1.4 mi
WI 65
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

137 mi · 02h 27m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
263.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 42m from West Allis
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Roberts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from West Allis and 149.1 miles from Roberts.

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

The direct path is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.60 one way or $79.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Roberts.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

20 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Roberts. Straight-line distance: 263.74 mi (424.45 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Roberts

Village in St.

Population2,018
Coordinates44.9838600, -92.5560300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Roberts (-92.55603, 44.98386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.76 L · about $39.60
Round trip
$79.19
21 gal · 79.52 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.60 $79.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.66 $89.31
Premium $4.65 $48.87 $97.73
Diesel $5.30 $55.69 $111.38

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Roberts. The current time is 08:03:30.

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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.