How far is West Allis, WI from Spring Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Spring Prairie, WI is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.06 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.17 mi
48.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.17 mi
Kilometers
48.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.06 mi
Kilometers
56.43 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Prairie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Spring Prairie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Vernon
WI

Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
17.5 mi
00h 22m
To Spring Prairie
17.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Spring Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 120: East Troy, Lake Geneva

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 120

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 120

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 11

    34 m · 8 sec · State Highway 11

  9. 9

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
23.9 mi · 68%
State Highway 120
5.81 mi · 17%
Zoo Freeway
3.17 mi · 9%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.52 mi · 4%
WI 120
0.32 mi · 1%
I 41 South
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

23.9 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 22m from West Allis
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Allis and Sunny near Spring Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Spring Prairie?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from West Allis and 17.5 miles from Spring Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Allis and Sunny near Spring Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

31 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

35 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Spring Prairie. Straight-line distance: 30.17 mi (48.55 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Spring Prairie

#2 Spring Prairie

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,199
Coordinates42.6914000, -88.4042600
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Spring Prairie (-88.40426, 42.6914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 Spring Prairie. The current time is 21:43:08.

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.