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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Saint Joseph, WI is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
202.36 mi
03h 48m
Flight
161.33 mi
259.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.33 mi
Kilometers
259.64 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.36 mi
Kilometers
325.67 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 16, 2:57 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 6:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-15T23:09
Arrive Saint Joseph
Thu, Apr 16, 2:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From West Allis
101 mi
01h 54m
To Saint Joseph
101.3 mi
01h 54m

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
69°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 162: Bangor, Coon Valley

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 162

    7.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 162

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 33

    6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 33

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ridgeview Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Ridgeview Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgeview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 46%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 32%
I 90 West
29.8 mi · 15%
State Highway 162
7.21 mi · 4%
State Highway 33
6.01 mi · 3%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
161.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 54m from West Allis
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Allis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from West Allis and 101.3 miles from Saint Joseph.

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

The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 161.33 mi (259.64 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 Joseph

Census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population4,192
Coordinates43.7855200, -91.0418000
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Saint Joseph (-91.0418, 43.78552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.03 L · about $26.92
Round trip
$53.85
14.28 gal · 54.06 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.92 $53.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.37 $60.73
Premium $4.65 $33.23 $66.46
Diesel $5.30 $37.87 $75.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Saint Joseph. The current time is 23:09:13.

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.