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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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.05 mi
03h 13m
Flight
137.98 mi
222.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.98 mi
Kilometers
222.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.05 mi
Kilometers
260.8 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Tue, May 26, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Tue, May 26, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-05-25T22:23
Arrive Wilton
Tue, May 26, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Arlington
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Allis
80.9 mi
01h 36m
To Wilton
81.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

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.

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station

    762 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road HH

    2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH

  15. 15

    Continue on North Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Flint Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  21. 21

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1736 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    3038 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 71

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71

  26. 26

    Continue on East South Railroad Street

    3096 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    2577 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 71

    8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 71

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    62 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
63.8 mi · 39%
I 39 North
58.7 mi · 36%
State Highway 71
13.8 mi · 9%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 8%
US 12
2.9 mi · 2%
WI 16
2.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
01h 36m from West Allis
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

29 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 137.98 mi (222.05 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wilton

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,067
Coordinates43.8135800, -90.5279100
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Wilton (-90.52791, 43.81358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.65 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
11.44 gal · 43.3 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Wilton. The current time is 22:23:47.

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.