Trip from Athens, WI to West Allis, WI

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 3m

Distance

208.2 mi

335 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

35 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 51m ★

6 AM

4h 4m

8 AM

4h 30m

10 AM

4h 13m

12 PM

4h 10m

3 PM

4h 14m

5 PM

4h 29m

8 PM

3h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Athens, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Athens, WI to West Allis, WI covers 208.2 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, US 10, I 39 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.8 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

104.1 miles from Athens, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 3m highway drive covering 208.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.8 miles on I 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.7 miles in near WI 29.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 208.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.7 miles (WI 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.3 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

25.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | WI 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29 toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

60.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

111.3 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | US 45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh

205.6 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 38A-B Toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

205.9 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 38A Toward I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwauk...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Athens, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.

Madison

25.7 mi in | ~32m | via WI 29

Waupaca

60 mi in | ~1h 11m | via US 10; WI 66

Appleton

60 mi in | ~1h 11m | via US 10; WI 66

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	80.8 mi	1h 29m
US 10	51.3 mi	1h 1m
I 39	29.8 mi	32m
State Highway 29	16.8 mi	19m
US 45	12.3 mi	14m
County Road M	6.6 mi	8m
WI 29	4.5 mi	6m
State Highway 97	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 80.8 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Athens, WI and West Allis, WI.

Start on Alfred Street

39 ft · 7 sec · Alfred Street

Turn left onto WI 97; CTH A

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Mueller Street

Turn left onto WI 97; CTH A; CTH M

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pine Street

Continue on WI 97; CTH A; CTH M

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 97

Turn left onto CTH M

6.6 mi · 8 min · County Road M

Turn left onto WI 29

17 mi · 19 min · State Highway 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29

4.5 mi · 6 min · WI 29

Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51

22 mi · 24 min · I 39; US 51

Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51

7.4 mi · 7 min · I 39; US 10; US 51

Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 10; WI 66

Exit 158 Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

51 mi · 1 hr · US 10

Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

12 mi · 14 min · US 45

Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 41; US 41

81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 41; US 41

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 38A-B Toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 38A Toward I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

192 ft · 4 sec

Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto WI 181

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street

Turn left onto WI 59

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

WI 59

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 104.1 miles from Athens, WI, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.8 miles.

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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 104.1 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Allis, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Athens, 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 Athens, WI

This is one driving day of about 208.2 miles and 4h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Athens, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 80.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 104.1 mi from Athens, WI · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

104 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.1 miles from Athens, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.8 miles.

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

$32.55 one way

$65.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$35.74	$71.48
premium	$4.89	$40.07	$80.13
diesel	$5.61	$45.97	$91.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

35 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Fond du Lac, WI

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Hilton Garden Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Wausau, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Festival Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Stevens Point, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger

Menomonee Falls, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer Greenfield WI 292

Greenfield, WI

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Target T0364 (Schofield, WI)

Schofield, WI

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Festival Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Oshkosh, WI

Tesla

6 DCFC

Ewalds Hartford Ford - DCFC

Hartford, WI

Blink Network

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 11 Tesla: 5 FORD_CHARGE: 4 Blink Network: 3 SYNERGEV: 3 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 KWIK_CHARGE: 2 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 RED_E: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.5	0	$21.86	$9.99
Efficient EV	52.1	0	$18.22	$8.33
EV Truck/SUV	83.3	1	$29.15	$13.32

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Athens, WI

Evening in Athens on Tuesday

Local time

7:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Evening in West Allis on Tuesday

Local time

7:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 3m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Athens, WI to West Allis, WI covers 208.2 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, US 10, I 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 104.1 miles from Athens, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Athens, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.

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Trip from Athens, WI to West Allis, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in West Allis, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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