How far is West Allis, WI from Wilton, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Wilton, WI is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (222 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Wilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Wilton.
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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
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto County Road HH
2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH
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Continue on North Wisconsin Street
1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street
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Turn right onto West Flint Street
2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street
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Continue on US 12;WI 16
5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16
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Turn left onto County Road O
6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G
2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G
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Turn left onto County Road O
6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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Continue on Lake Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1736 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3038 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 71
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71
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Continue on East South Railroad Street
3096 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street
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Continue on West Railroad Street
2577 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street
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Continue on State Highway 71
8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 71
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Turn left onto Main Street
62 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis and Wilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Wilton?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from West Allis and 81.2 miles from Wilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.9 miles (222 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Wilton.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Portage
Madison, Wisconsin
Columbus
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 137.98 mi (222.05 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 Wilton
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.8135800, -90.5279100 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton (-90.52791, 43.81358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.33 | $48.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
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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