How far is West Allis, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
170.68 mi
03h 25m
Flight
136.3 mi
219.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.3 mi
Kilometers
219.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.68 mi
Kilometers
274.68 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefish Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Whitefish Bay
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 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
Manitowoc Rapids
WI

Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From West Allis
85.3 mi
01h 42m
To Whitefish Bay
85.4 mi
01h 42m

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
51°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Whitefish Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    2674 ft · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Kearney Street

    634 ft · 22 sec · West Kearney Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.6 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    33 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 42/57

    8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  18. 18

    Continue on Egg Harbor Road

    537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Whitefish Bay Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    5 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
112 mi · 66%
WI 54
33.7 mi · 20%
State Highway 42/57
10.7 mi · 6%
East-West Freeway
3.99 mi · 2%
Whitefish Bay Road
2.38 mi · 1%
I 43 North
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

91.9 mi · 01h 38m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manitowoc Rapids
01h 42m from West Allis
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Allis and Rain near Whitefish Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Whitefish Bay?

The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Manitowoc Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from West Allis and 85.4 miles from Whitefish Bay.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Allis and Rain near Whitefish Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Manitowoc Rapids

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

2 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

39 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

52 mi away
800 Cedar Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

59 mi away
100 East Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 136.3 mi (219.36 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Whitefish Bay

#2 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population13,770
Coordinates44.9058300, -87.2173200
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.21732, 44.90583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.8 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.40
12.04 gal · 45.6 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.70 $45.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.21
Premium $4.65 $28.02 $56.03
Diesel $5.30 $31.93 $63.86

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 Whitefish Bay. The current time is 04:17:17.

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.