Trip from Black Creek, WI to West Allis, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

116 mi

187 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 10m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 39m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 38m

8 PM

2h 14m

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

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Black Creek, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Black Creek, WI to West Allis, WI covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, County Road A, State Highway 47 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.9 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.14 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.

Midpoint

58 miles from Black Creek, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	98.9 mi	1h 48m
County Road A	5.9 mi	10m
State Highway 47	3.5 mi	4m
North Lynndale Drive	3 mi	5m
West Northland Avenue	1 mi	1m
North Main Street	0.8 mi	1m
South 84th Street	0.7 mi	1m
West Greenfield Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 98.9 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WI 54

37 ft · 7 sec · East State Street

Turn left onto WI 47

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on WI 47

3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 47

Turn right onto CTH A

5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

Continue on CTH A; CTH JJ

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Lynndale Drive

Enter roundabout onto CTH A

103 ft · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

Continue on CTH A

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Lynndale Drive

Turn right onto CTH OO

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Northland Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 41; US 41

99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · I 41; US 41

Use the straight lane.

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

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 58 miles from Black Creek, WI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.9 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 26 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58 miles or 1h 12m 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 53m

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 Black Creek, 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 Black Creek, WI

This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Black Creek, WI.

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

The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 98.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Fond du Lac, WI

58 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

Neenah, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Fond du Lac, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58 miles from Black Creek, 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 98.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 116

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

Magnolia Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Appleton, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 116

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 116

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Magnolia Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 8.3

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+19204540052

Tempest Coffee Collective

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19209392153

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

The Breaking Point LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 16.6

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19202053780

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.3 and 114.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

13.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | CTH OO / West Northland Avenue

Turn right onto CTH OO / West Northland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

113.4 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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

113.7 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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...

114.3 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 181: 84th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

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

114.7 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwauk...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.14 one way

$36.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.91	$39.82
premium	$4.89	$22.32	$44.65
diesel	$5.61	$25.61	$51.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.8	$12.18	$5.57
Efficient EV	29	$10.15	$4.64
EV Truck/SUV	46.4	$16.24	$7.42

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Black Creek, WI

Afternoon in Black Creek on Saturday

Local time

1:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Afternoon in West Allis on Saturday

Local time

1:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Cloudy

W 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 5:41AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:27AM CDT until April 19 at 11:31PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

4 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 19m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

116 mi in 2h 19m, mostly highway — 98.9 mi of that is on I 41.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 98.9 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and County Road A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in near CTH OO / West Northland Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 116 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 13.3 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 113.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Black Creek, WI to West Allis, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.

Milwaukee

14.3 mi in | ~23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 116 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.9 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Allis, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Allis, WI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Black Creek, WI to West Allis, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

Vendetta Coffee Bar

Magnolia Coffee Co.

Tempest Coffee Collective

Blüm Coffee Garden

The Breaking Point LLC

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Black Creek, WI

West Allis, WI

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 19m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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