How far is West Allis, WI from Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Wisconsin Rapids, WI is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Wisconsin Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Wisconsin Rapids.
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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 right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
52 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 73: Plainfield, Wisconsin Rapids
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Adams Avenue
7.3 mi · 11 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 73
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Mill Avenue
799 ft · 15 sec · Mill Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street South
5.4 mi · 10 min · 8th Street South
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
5 m · 1 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 Wisconsin Rapids.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Wisconsin Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Wisconsin Rapids?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 85.1 miles from West Allis and 85.2 miles from Wisconsin Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 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 Wisconsin Rapids.
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 Wisconsin Rapids. Straight-line distance: 130.75 mi (210.42 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 Wisconsin Rapids
Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin
| Population | 17,555 |
| Coordinates | 44.3835763, -89.8173466 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wisconsin Rapids (-89.817347, 44.383576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.97 | $55.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.88 | $63.75 |
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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