How far is West Allis, WI from Silver Lake, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Silver Lake, WI is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.53 mi
02h 24m
Flight
94.22 mi
151.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.22 mi
Kilometers
151.64 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.53 mi
Kilometers
185.93 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Silver Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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

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
Hamilton
WI

Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
57.7 mi
01h 12m
To Silver Lake
57.8 mi
01h 12m

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
35°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Silver Lake.

  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

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 21

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    81 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 21

    76 m · 6 sec · State Highway 21

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 21

    94 m · 8 sec · State Highway 21

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Omro Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Omro Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Omro Road

    960 ft · 23 sec · Omro Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 21

    40 m · 7 sec · State Highway 21

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 21

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spruce State Route

    890 ft · 37 sec · Spruce State Route

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West River Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · West River Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 21

    16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21

  18. 18

    Continue on Bannerman Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 21

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 21

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 21

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
59.9 mi · 52%
State Highway 21
28.1 mi · 24%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 18%
East Main Street
2.22 mi · 2%
Bannerman Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

59.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
94.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 12m from West Allis
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Allis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Silver Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Silver Lake?

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from West Allis and 57.8 miles from Silver Lake.

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

The direct path is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Allis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Silver Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

6 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

36 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

37 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 94.22 mi (151.64 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 Silver Lake

Silver Lake is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.0552600, -89.2262300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Silver Lake (-89.22623, 44.05526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.43 L · about $15.39
Round trip
$30.77
8.16 gal · 30.86 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.39 $30.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.35 $34.70
Premium $4.65 $18.99 $37.98
Diesel $5.30 $21.64 $43.28

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 Silver Lake. The current time is 08:17:31.

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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.