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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Rubicon, WI is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
39.59 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.86 mi
51.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.86 mi
Kilometers
51.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.59 mi
Kilometers
63.71 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rubicon
Tue, May 5, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Tue, May 5, 1:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-04T23:25
Arrive Rubicon
Tue, May 5, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Richfield
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
19.8 mi
00h 27m
To Rubicon
19.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 60 West: Slinger, Hartford

    2098 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Highway 60

    2704 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Continue on East Commerce Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · East Commerce Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Continue on East Sumner Street

    906 ft · 20 sec · East Sumner Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East Sumner Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sumner Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road P

    6 m · 1 sec · County Road P

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road P

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road P

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rome Road

    81 m · 17 sec · Rome Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    31 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 52%
US 41 North
5.17 mi · 13%
State Highway 60
5.17 mi · 13%
East Sumner Street
3.68 mi · 9%
East Commerce Boulevard
1.97 mi · 5%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

20.4 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 27m from West Allis
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving West Allis and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rubicon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from West Allis and 19.8 miles from Rubicon.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around West Allis and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rubicon.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

33 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Rubicon. Straight-line distance: 31.86 mi (51.28 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Rubicon

Town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,198
Coordinates43.3402800, -88.4576000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Rubicon (-88.4576, 43.34028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.28
Round trip
$10.56
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.28 $10.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.65 $6.52 $13.03
Diesel $5.30 $7.43 $14.85

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Rubicon. The current time is 23:25:59.

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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.