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

The driving distance from Williams Bay, WI to West Allis, WI is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.53 mi
00h 45m
Flight
40.63 mi
65.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.63 mi
Kilometers
65.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.53 mi
Kilometers
73.28 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Tue, May 12, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in Williams Bay
Tue, May 12, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams Bay
2026-05-12T19:08
Arrive West Allis
Tue, May 12, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williams Bay
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mukwonago
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Williams Bay
22.7 mi
00h 22m
To West Allis
22.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 67

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 67

    1081 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 67

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams 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
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 67
40.1 mi · 88%
Zoo Freeway
3.1 mi · 7%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.48 mi · 3%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 1%
WI 59
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 67

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mukwonago
00h 22m from Williams Bay
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Williams Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mukwonago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Williams Bay and 22.8 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Williams Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Mukwonago

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

39 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

57 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams Bay and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 40.63 mi (65.39 km).

Williams Bay

#1 Williams Bay

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,657
Coordinates42.5780700, -88.5409300
Altitude268
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: State Highway 67 (-88.540924, 42.57807)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.65 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.30 $8.54 $17.08

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Williams Bay and West Allis. The current time is 19:08:26.

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.