How far is West Allis, WI from Saint Croix Falls, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI is about 330.3 miles (531.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.7 miles (455 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
330.35 mi
06h 20m
Flight
282.72 mi
455 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.72 mi
Kilometers
455 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.35 mi
Kilometers
531.64 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Croix Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-18T01:58
Arrive Saint Croix Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
165 mi
03h 10m
To Saint Croix Falls
165.4 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Saint Croix Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Saint Croix Falls.

  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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Barron, Cameron

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on East Division Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · East Division Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 14th Avenue

    9 mi · 13 min · 14th Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue

    40 m · 7 sec · 14th Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue

    2825 ft · 1 min · 14th Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue

    38 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue

    11.2 mi · 16 min · East 130th Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · West 130th Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 8

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1578 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Vincent Street

    1797 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street

  34. 34

    Continue on East State Street

    138 m · 18 sec · East State Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street

    627 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Kentucky Street

    88 m · 13 sec · East Kentucky Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kentucky Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Saint Croix Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 28%
I 94 West
77 mi · 23%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 19%
US 53 North
50.5 mi · 15%
14th Avenue
19.5 mi · 6%
East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
282.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
03h 10m from West Allis
Leave By
11:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Allis and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Saint Croix Falls?

The road trip is about 330.3 miles (531.6 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165 miles from West Allis and 165.4 miles from Saint Croix Falls.

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

The direct path is about 282.7 miles (455 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.97 one way or $87.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Allis and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Saint Croix Falls. Straight-line distance: 282.72 mi (455 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 Saint Croix Falls

City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates45.4099600, -92.6396500
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Saint Croix Falls (-92.63965, 45.40996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.66 gal
44.13 L · about $43.97
Round trip
$87.94
23.32 gal · 88.26 L
Estimated CO2
103.6 kg one way
Round trip: 207.2 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.97 $87.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.59 $99.18
Premium $4.65 $54.27 $108.53
Diesel $5.30 $61.84 $123.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Saint Croix Falls. The current time is 01:58:13.

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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.