Drive or Fly: Pensaukee, WI to West Allis, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for GRB–MKE. At 147 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 50m

Distance

147.3 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

60 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 5m

15m in the air

Air Distance

125 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pensaukee, WI → GRB 39m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → West Allis, WI 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Pensaukee, WI GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

West Allis, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GRB and MKE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 32m

2h 25m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0150S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pensaukee, WI → Green Bay Transit Center (GRB6) 32m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Milwaukee Intermodal Station (MKE6) → West Allis, WI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From GRB6 — Green Bay Transit Center 22 mi, ~32m drive

To MKE6 — Milwaukee Intermodal Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 50m	3h 5m	3h 32m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$11
Carbon footprint	60 kg CO₂	32 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

147.3 mi 2h 49m

via I 43, US 41

Alternative (+8 min)

157.1 mi 2h 57m

via US 41

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Pensaukee, WI to West Allis, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.