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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Shawano, WI is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
143.45 mi
02h 58m
Flight
125.61 mi
202.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.61 mi
Kilometers
202.15 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.45 mi
Kilometers
230.86 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawano
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Shawano
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Eldorado
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
71.7 mi
01h 29m
To Shawano
71.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: New London

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 12th Street

    620 ft · 17 sec · West 12th Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road D

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D

  15. 15

    Turn right onto W Green Tree Road

    2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 22

    8.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 43%
US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 17%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 14%
US 45 North
18.9 mi · 13%
State Highway 22
11 mi · 8%
South Main Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
125.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado
01h 29m from West Allis
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shawano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Eldorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from West Allis and 71.7 miles from Shawano.

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

The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shawano.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

16 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

22 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupun, WI

23 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

23 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Shawano. Straight-line distance: 125.61 mi (202.15 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Shawano

City in and county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin

Population8,885
Coordinates44.7822100, -88.6089900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Shawano (-88.60899, 44.78221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.16 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.12 gal · 38.32 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.52 $43.04
Premium $4.65 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $5.30 $26.84 $53.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Shawano. The current time is 04:06:15.

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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.