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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Townsend, WI is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
181.32 mi
03h 57m
Flight
162.28 mi
261.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.28 mi
Kilometers
261.17 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.32 mi
Kilometers
291.8 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Townsend
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-18T11:02
Arrive Townsend
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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
Neenah
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
90.7 mi
01h 58m
To Townsend
90.7 mi
01h 58m

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
43°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH 00

    71 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Northland Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lynndale Drive

    36 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 47

    17.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47

  16. 16

    Continue on South Cecil Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cecil Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 117

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 22

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road R

    12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road R

  20. 20

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road M

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Red Banks Road

    1905 ft · 32 sec · Red Banks Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 32

    27.1 mi · 40 min · State Highway 32

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
79.4 mi · 44%
State Highway 32
27.2 mi · 15%
State Highway 47
20.6 mi · 11%
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 11%
County Road R
12.3 mi · 7%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

79.4 mi · 01h 25m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
162.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neenah
01h 58m from West Allis
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Allis and Chance Snow Showers near Townsend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Neenah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from West Allis and 90.7 miles from Townsend.

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

The direct path is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Allis and Chance Snow Showers near Townsend.

Stop Ideas Near Neenah

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

10 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

19 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

20 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

48 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Townsend. Straight-line distance: 162.28 mi (261.17 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Townsend

Town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates45.3280200, -88.5895500
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Townsend (-88.58955, 45.32802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $24.13
Round trip
$48.27
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.13 $48.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.22 $54.44
Premium $4.65 $29.79 $59.57
Diesel $5.30 $33.95 $67.89

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 Townsend. The current time is 11:02:57.

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.