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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Spencer, WI is about 195.1 miles (314 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
195.1 mi
03h 54m
Flight
165.73 mi
266.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.73 mi
Kilometers
266.72 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.1 mi
Kilometers
313.98 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 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
Winchester
WI

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From West Allis
97.4 mi
01h 57m
To Spencer
97.6 mi
01h 57m

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
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Marshfield

    27.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 10

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 13, CTH A: Marshfield

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    12.5 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Clark Street

    93 m · 10 sec · East Clark Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street

    92 m · 15 sec · North Wisconsin Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    88 m · 15 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Pacific Street

    66 m · 7 sec · North Pacific Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pacific Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 32%
US Highway 10
60.5 mi · 31%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 10%
US 45 North
16 mi · 8%
US 10 West
13.9 mi · 7%
WI 13
12.7 mi · 7%
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 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 57m from West Allis
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spencer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.1 miles (314 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from West Allis and 97.6 miles from Spencer.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spencer.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

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Appleton, Wisconsin

22 mi away
100 East Washington St.
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Oshkosh, WI

22 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 165.73 mi (266.72 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Spencer

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population1,675
Coordinates44.7577400, -90.2968000
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Spencer (-90.2968, 44.75774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.06 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.12 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

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 Spencer. The current time is 03:55:50.

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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.