How far is West Allis, WI from Twin Lakes, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Twin Lakes, WI is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.78 mi
01h 08m
Flight
35.71 mi
57.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.71 mi
Kilometers
57.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.78 mi
Kilometers
70.46 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Lakes
Wed, Jun 3, 2:03 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Wed, Jun 3, 3:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-06-03T12:54
Arrive Twin Lakes
Wed, Jun 3, 2:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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

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
Waterford
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
21.9 mi
00h 34m
To Twin Lakes
21.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Twin Lakes.

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Loomis Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West Loomis Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 36

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

  9. 9

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Bypass

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Burlington Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    636 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 83

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 83

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 50

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 50

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    615 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 368th Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 368th Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    814 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1387 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lake Avenue

    122 m · 11 sec · South Lake Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 36
7.29 mi · 17%
West Loomis Road
6.13 mi · 14%
State Highway 83
5.7 mi · 13%
Burlington Bypass
5.45 mi · 12%
WI 100 South
4.71 mi · 11%
368th Street
3.46 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 36

Continue on State Highway 36

7.29 mi · 00h 10m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 34m from West Allis
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Allis and Sunny near Twin Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Twin Lakes?

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from West Allis and 21.9 miles from Twin Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Allis and Sunny near Twin Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Twin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 35.71 mi (57.47 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Twin Lakes

#2 Twin Lakes

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population6,234
Coordinates42.5311300, -88.2481500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Twin Lakes (-88.24815, 42.53113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.69
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.85 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.59 $13.18
Premium $4.65 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.30 $8.22 $16.44

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Twin Lakes. The current time is 12:54:57.

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.