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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Seneca, WI is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
166.95 mi
03h 49m
Flight
149.78 mi
241.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.78 mi
Kilometers
241.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.95 mi
Kilometers
268.68 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seneca
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-15T01:38
Arrive Seneca
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
Waunakee
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
83.3 mi
01h 54m
To Seneca
83.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee

    138 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 19

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 19

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 19/78

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    561 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto US Highway 14

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  27. 27

    Continue on East Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commercial Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 14

    26.2 mi · 37 min · US Highway 14

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    18.7 mi · 28 min · State Highway 60

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Highway F

    3.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway F

  31. 31

    Turn left onto County Highway S

    12.6 mi · 18 min · County Highway S

  32. 32

    Continue on County Road S

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S

  33. 33

    Continue on County Highway S

    3 mi · 7 min · County Highway S

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 27

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 27

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 38%
US Highway 14
27 mi · 16%
State Highway 19
19 mi · 11%
State Highway 60
18.7 mi · 11%
County Highway S
15.6 mi · 9%
I 39 North
6.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waunakee
01h 54m from West Allis
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving West Allis and Rain Showers Likely near Seneca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Waunakee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from West Allis and 83.6 miles from Seneca.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around West Allis and Rain Showers Likely near Seneca.

Stop Ideas Near Waunakee

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

14 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

20 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Seneca. Straight-line distance: 149.78 mi (241.04 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Seneca

Town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,051
Coordinates43.2649800, -90.9584600
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Seneca (-90.95846, 43.26498)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $22.21
Round trip
$44.42
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.21 $44.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.05 $50.10
Premium $4.65 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.30 $31.24 $62.48

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 Seneca. The current time is 01:38:34.

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.