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

The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to West Allis, WI is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.66 mi
02h 46m
Flight
136.3 mi
219.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
160.66 mi
Kilometers
258.55 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Whitefish Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish Bay
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 16, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish Bay
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Whitefish Bay
85.3 mi
01h 23m
To West Allis
75.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Whitefish Bay Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 57

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 42/57

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57

    8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 57

    33.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    113.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street

    926 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    888 ft · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West O'Connor Street

    1857 ft · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 76th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 76th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
114 mi · 71%
State Highway 57
38.5 mi · 24%
State Highway 42/57
10.8 mi · 7%
East-West Freeway
3.1 mi · 2%
Whitefish Bay Road
2.38 mi · 1%
South 76th Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manitowoc Rapids
01h 23m from Whitefish Bay
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Whitefish Bay and Areas Of Fog near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manitowoc Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Whitefish Bay and 75.3 miles from West Allis.

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 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Whitefish Bay and Areas Of Fog near West Allis.

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 Whitefish Bay and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 136.3 mi (219.36 km).

Whitefish Bay

#1 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population13,770
Coordinates44.9058300, -87.2173200
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
West Allis

#2 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.217319, 44.905786)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.46 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.92 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.65 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $5.30 $30.07 $60.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefish Bay and West Allis. The current time is 02:48:18.

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.