How far is West Allis, WI from Saint Francis, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Saint Francis, WI is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.49 mi
00h 22m
Flight
7.37 mi
11.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.37 mi
Kilometers
11.86 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.49 mi
Kilometers
20.1 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Francis
Sat, May 30, 12:45 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sat, May 30, 1:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-30T12:22
Arrive Saint Francis
Sat, May 30, 12:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milwaukee
WI

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

From West Allis
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Saint Francis
6.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    2674 ft · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Kearney Street

    634 ft · 22 sec · West Kearney Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Howard Avenue

    1483 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Howard Avenue

    133 m · 26 sec · East Howard Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue

    2441 ft · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Bolivar Avenue

    784 ft · 40 sec · East Bolivar Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    609 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
5.37 mi · 43%
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.35 mi · 19%
Lake Freeway
2.01 mi · 16%
South 84th Street
0.69 mi · 6%
West Greenfield Avenue
0.51 mi · 4%
South Pennsylvania Avenue
0.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

4.22 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milwaukee
00h 11m from West Allis
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Saint Francis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from West Allis and 6.3 miles from Saint Francis.

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

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Saint Francis.

Stop Ideas Near Milwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Milwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 0.7 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 0.6 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milwaukee.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

1 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

36 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

81 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 7.37 mi (11.86 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Saint Francis

#2 Saint Francis

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population9,725
Coordinates42.9675200, -87.8775800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Saint Francis (-87.87758, 42.96752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Saint Francis. The current time is 12:22:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.