Origin
Algoma, WI
Afternoon in Algoma on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Algoma, WI to West Allis, WI
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
131.1 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Algoma, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Algoma, WI to West Allis, WI covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Street, 4th Street, Highway 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.5 miles from Algoma, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 131.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Algoma, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Algoma, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 42 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milwaukee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lake Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algoma, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on the route
190 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Lake Street
3
Continue on Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lake Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
4th Street
5
Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
6
Continue on State Highway 42
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 42
7
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Milwaukee Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Milwaukee Street
9
Continue on State Highway 42
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 42
10
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
11
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
12
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
13
Continue on Memorial Drive
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Drive
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waldo Boulevard
108 ft
·
6 sec
·
Waldo Boulevard
15
Exit the roundabout onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Waldo Boulevard
16
Turn left onto North 18th Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North 18th Street
17
Continue on Revere Drive
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Revere Drive
18
Continue on South 21st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 21st Street
19
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Washington Street
20
Continue on Calumet Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Calumet Avenue
21
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
22
Merge slight left
76 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 West: Madison
24
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East-West Freeway
25
Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
68th Street, 70th Street
26
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West O'Connor Street
27
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West O'Connor Street
28
Turn left onto South 76th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 76th Street
29
Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.5 miles from Algoma, WI, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.5 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Allis, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Algoma, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Algoma, WI
This is one driving day of about 131.1 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Algoma, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.5 mi from Algoma, WI · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Algoma, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Allis, WI
The final approach into West Allis, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Allis, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.91 one way
$39.83 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.95 | $43.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.13 | $58.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.77 | $6.29 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.35 | $8.39 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Allis, WI
Afternoon in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
31°F
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66 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Algoma, WI to West Allis, WI covers 131.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Street, 4th Street, Highway 42. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.5 miles from Algoma, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Algoma, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Algoma, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Algoma, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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