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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to West Bend, WI is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
34.72 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.6 mi
47.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.6 mi
Kilometers
47.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.72 mi
Kilometers
55.87 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Bend
Tue, May 5, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Tue, May 5, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-05T20:46
Arrive West Bend
Tue, May 5, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
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
Germantown
WI

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
17.3 mi
00h 22m
To West Bend
17.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on West Bend Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · West Bend Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, WI 144: Washington Street

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

    81 m · 14 sec · North 7th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    73 m · 11 sec · Cedar Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    100 m · 19 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
20.4 mi · 59%
West Bend Freeway
11.1 mi · 32%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.42 mi · 4%
West Washington Street
1.14 mi · 3%
WI 33
0.23 mi · 1%
I 894 West
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

20.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 22m from West Allis
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near West Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from West Allis and 17.3 miles from West Bend.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 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 $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Allis and Chance Rain Showers near West Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

27 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

35 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

59 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

62 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and West Bend. Straight-line distance: 29.6 mi (47.63 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
West Bend

#2 West Bend

City in Washington County, Wisconsin

Population4,715
Coordinates43.4252800, -88.1834300
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: West Bend (-88.18343, 43.42528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.65 $5.72 $11.45
Diesel $5.30 $6.52 $13.05

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and West Bend. The current time is 20:46:59.

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.