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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Rothschild, WI is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
177.14 mi
03h 25m
Flight
152.11 mi
244.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.11 mi
Kilometers
244.8 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.14 mi
Kilometers
285.08 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rothschild
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 12:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-15T17:14
Arrive Rothschild
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 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
Winneconne
WI

Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
88.5 mi
01h 42m
To Rothschild
88.6 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Rothschild, Kronenwetter

    2121 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 Business: Rothschild

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Weston Avenue

    1765 ft · 50 sec · Weston Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Leon Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Leon Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 35%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 26%
I 39 North
26.9 mi · 15%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 12%
US 45 North
16 mi · 9%
US 51 Business
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
152.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winneconne
01h 42m from West Allis
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Allis and Chance Light Rain near Rothschild.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Winneconne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from West Allis and 88.6 miles from Rothschild.

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

The direct path is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Allis and Chance Light Rain near Rothschild.

Stop Ideas Near Winneconne

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

16 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

18 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

30 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

42 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Rothschild. Straight-line distance: 152.11 mi (244.8 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Rothschild

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,256
Coordinates44.8871900, -89.6201200
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Rothschild (-89.62012, 44.88719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.66 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.32 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Rothschild. The current time is 17:14:23.

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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.