How far is West Allis, WI from Utica, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Utica, WI is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Utica.
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Start on West Greenfield Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 894 West, US 45 North
907 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Madison, Milwaukee
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
6 m · 1 sec · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
937 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
3267 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
665 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH P: Sawyer Road
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH P South: Sawyer Road, Delafield Road
71 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sawyer Road
72 m · 5 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
99 m · 7 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Sawyer Road
32 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
126 m · 8 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sawyer Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sawyer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sunset Drive
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Turn left onto South Utica Road
31 m · 3 sec · South Utica Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Utica Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Utica.
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.
East-West Freeway
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Allis and Mostly Clear near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Utica?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Pewaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from West Allis and 14.2 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Allis and Mostly Clear near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Pewaukee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pewaukee.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Utica. Straight-line distance: 24.14 mi (38.85 km).
#1 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utica
Utica is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 43.0222300, -88.4848200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utica (-88.48482, 43.02223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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