How far is Wilson, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Wilson, WI to West Allis, WI is about 236.7 miles (381 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.73 mi
03h 50m
Flight
195.39 mi
314.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.39 mi
Kilometers
314.45 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.73 mi
Kilometers
380.98 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Wilson
Sun, Apr 19, 11:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-04-19T04:03
Arrive West Allis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From Wilson
118.2 mi
01h 55m
To West Allis
118.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway MM

    4 mi · 6 min · County Highway MM

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway H

    17 mi · 30 min · County Highway H

  3. 3

    Continue on South Center Street

    661 ft · 18 sec · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 12

    60 m · 6 sec · US Highway 12

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    2.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    11 mi · 15 min · US Highway 12

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Hammond Street

    1760 ft · 50 sec · South Hammond Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 12

    9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 12

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2887 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center

    59 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 12
145 mi · 61%
I 94
65.1 mi · 27%
County Highway H
17 mi · 7%
County Highway MM
3.97 mi · 2%
US Highway 10
2.48 mi · 1%
WI 181
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 12

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 13m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 55m from Wilson
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wilson and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilson to West Allis?

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (381 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Wilson and 118.5 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilson and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 195.39 mi (314.45 km).

Wilson

#1 Wilson

Village in St.

Population3,353
Coordinates44.8280200, -91.0226500
Altitude300
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: County Highway MM (-91.022576, 44.82817)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.62 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.98
16.7 gal · 63.24 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.49 $62.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.51 $71.03
Premium $4.65 $38.86 $77.72
Diesel $5.30 $44.29 $88.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilson and West Allis. The current time is 04:03:23.

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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.