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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Strongs Prairie, WI is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.28 mi
03h 04m
Flight
122.21 mi
196.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.21 mi
Kilometers
196.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.28 mi
Kilometers
254.73 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strongs Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-15T20:22
Arrive Strongs Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
De Forest
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
79 mi
01h 32m
To Strongs Prairie
79.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    39.3 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1322 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 82

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Union Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 58

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 58

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 80

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 21

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 21st Avenue

    1 mi · 4 min · 21st Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chicago Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Chicago Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Strongs 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
68.5 mi · 43%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 40%
State Highway 58
11.3 mi · 7%
State Highway 21
4.45 mi · 3%
State Highway 80
2.75 mi · 2%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Forest
01h 32m from West Allis
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Allis and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Strongs Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

De Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from West Allis and 79.2 miles from Strongs Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Allis and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Strongs Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near De Forest

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

20 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

22 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

29 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

35 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Strongs Prairie. Straight-line distance: 122.21 mi (196.67 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Strongs Prairie

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,149
Coordinates44.0613600, -89.9759600
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Strongs Prairie (-89.97596, 44.06136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.14 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
11.16 gal · 42.28 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.65 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.30 $29.60 $59.19

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Strongs Prairie. The current time is 20:22:27.

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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.