Origin
Bellevue, WI
Afternoon in Bellevue on Thursday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WI to West Allis, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
111.6 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
14 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, WI
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West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 111.6-mile drive from Bellevue, WI to West Allis, WI will take you about 2 hours and 8 minutes. It's a perfect day trip, easily manageable within a single day. The majority of your journey, 97%, will be on highways, primarily I-43 and the East-West Freeway, before transitioning to South 76th Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $17, this route is quite economical. Both your starting and ending points are within the Midwest region, making for a familiar driving experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Bellevue, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 111.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route. Over 97% of the journey utilizes major roadways, ensuring a consistent pace. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 105.1 miles on I-43, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While largely interstate, the transition to local roads like South 76th Street towards the end will introduce a change of pace. This profile suggests a smooth, efficient drive with minimal complex navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 105.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and East-West Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 141 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 141 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 141 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 141 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m 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
106.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m 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
107 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m 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
110.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m 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 | 105.1 mi | 1h 55m |
| East-West Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South 76th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West O'Connor Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Elm View Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kewaunee Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 105.1 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on WI 29
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Kewaunee Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 141
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 141
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Elm View Road
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 43
105 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 94
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 307A
Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
9
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West O'Connor Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West O'Connor Street
11
Turn left onto South 76th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 76th Street
12
Turn left onto WI 59
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, this trip is best undertaken in a single day. Leaving early in the morning, perhaps around 8 AM, will allow you to arrive in West Allis with plenty of time to spare. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, consider a brief coffee break or a quick stretch around the halfway point if needed, though the longest stretch is manageable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to your destination, with an estimated cost of $17 for the trip.
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 55.8 miles from Bellevue, WI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.1 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 25 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
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 Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, WI
This is one driving day of about 111.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Bellevue, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 105.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.8 mi from Bellevue, WI · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Bellevue, 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 105.1 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
$17.45 one way
$34.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.48 | $42.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Bayshore Town Center - Tesla Supercharger
Glendale, WI
Tesla
12 DCFC
Walmart 5669 (West Milwaukee, WI)
West Milwaukee, WI
Electrify America
10 DCFC
Festival Foods - Tesla Supercharger
Manitowoc, WI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Festival Foods - Tesla Supercharger
Sheboygan, WI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Heiser Ford - DCFC
Glendale, WI
Blink Network
6 DCFC
Dorsch Ford
Green Bay, WI
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Comfort Inn & Suites - Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WI
FCN
4 DCFC
Gordie Boucher Ford of Thiensville
Thiensville, WI
SYNERGEV
4 DCFC
EV Connect: 3
Tesla: 3
ChargePoint Network: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
FCN: 1
SYNERGEV: 1
ABM: 1
Blink Network: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Thursday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Cedar Grove, WI
56 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
3 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
2h 8m 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 Bellevue, WI to West Allis, WI covers 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, East-West Freeway, South 76th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.8 miles from Bellevue, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.45 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 141 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bellevue, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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