Origin
Baileys Harbor, WI
Late night in Baileys Harbor on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Baileys Harbor, WI to West Allis, WI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
181.9 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
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6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baileys Harbor, WI to West Allis, WI covers 181.9 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, State Highway 57, State Highway 42/57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.1 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.44 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 40m highway drive covering 181.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and State Highway 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.1 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 57. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH F / County Road F.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 181.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH F / County Road F): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH F / County Road F
Turn right onto CTH F / County Road F
Navigation decision point
5
63.4 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
176.5 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West: Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
5
177.3 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
180.4 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward 68th Street, 70th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 307A
Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 113.1 mi | 2h 4m |
| State Highway 57 | 52 mi | 1h 7m |
| State Highway 42/57 | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| East-West Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South 76th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West O'Connor Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Road F | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| School Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 113.1 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baileys Harbor, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on School Lane
261 ft
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22 sec
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School Lane
2
Turn right onto CTH F
397 ft
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12 sec
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County Road F
3
Turn right onto WI 57
18 mi
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28 min
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State Highway 57
4
Turn left onto WI 42; WI 57
1.4 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 42/57
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57
129 ft
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2 sec
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State Highway 42/57
6
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
1.3 mi
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2 min
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State Highway 42/57
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57
131 ft
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2 sec
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State Highway 42/57
8
Continue on WI 42; WI 57
8.2 mi
·
12 min
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State Highway 42/57
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on WI 57
34 mi
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38 min
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State Highway 57
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
11
Merge onto I 43
113 mi
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2 hr 4 min
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I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 94
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 307A
Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
15
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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West O'Connor Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.4 mi
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54 sec
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West O'Connor Street
17
Turn left onto South 76th Street
0.8 mi
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2 min
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South 76th Street
18
Turn left onto WI 59
67 ft
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2 sec
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West Greenfield Avenue
19
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 91 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.1 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91 miles or 1h 56m 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
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 Baileys Harbor, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Baileys Harbor, WI
This is one driving day of about 181.9 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baileys Harbor, 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 43 for about 113.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91 mi from Baileys Harbor, WI · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 91 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.1 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.44 one way
$56.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.22 | $62.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.01 | $70.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.16 | $80.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.10 | $8.73 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.92 | $7.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.47 | $11.64 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Late night in West Allis on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 AM
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 40m 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 Baileys Harbor, WI to West Allis, WI covers 181.9 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, State Highway 57, State Highway 42/57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.44 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 181.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH F / County Road F): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Baileys Harbor, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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