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

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Wilson, WI is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.2 mi
04h 38m
Flight
195.39 mi
314.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.39 mi
Kilometers
314.45 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.2 mi
Kilometers
380.12 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-19T05:24
Arrive Wilson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
117.9 mi
02h 19m
To Wilson
118.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 m · 1 sec · Zoo Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    3267 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison

    665 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 27, I 94 Alternate: Merrilian, Black River Falls

    1660 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto US Highway 12

    9.6 mi · 13 min · US Highway 12

  16. 16

    Continue on South Hammond Street

    1760 ft · 50 sec · South Hammond Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Street

    2562 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 12

    10.9 mi · 15 min · US Highway 12

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10

    2.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  20. 20

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    60 m · 5 sec · US Highway 12

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    661 ft · 13 sec · South Center Street

  22. 22

    Continue on County Highway H

    17 mi · 30 min · County Highway H

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Highway MM

    4 mi · 6 min · County Highway MM

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway MM

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 39%
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 27%
I 94 West
32.7 mi · 14%
US Highway 12
20.6 mi · 9%
County Highway H
17 mi · 7%
County Highway MM
3.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
02h 19m from West Allis
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from West Allis and 118.2 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 195.39 mi (314.45 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Wilson

Village in St.

Population3,353
Coordinates44.8280200, -91.0226500
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Wilson (-91.02265, 44.82802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.55 L · about $31.41
Round trip
$62.82
16.66 gal · 63.1 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.41 $62.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.43 $70.85
Premium $4.65 $38.77 $77.54
Diesel $5.30 $44.18 $88.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Wilson. The current time is 05:24:17.

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.