Origin
Bohners Lake, WI
Night in Bohners Lake on Friday
Local time
9:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bohners Lake, 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
58m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bohners Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bohners Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 34.9 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 36, Milwaukee Avenue, Loomis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on State Highway 36. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Bohners Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 34.9 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 36 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Lakeshore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Greendale Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Lakeshore Drive
Turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Greendale Avenue
Turn left onto Greendale Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
29.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fon...
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1D
Toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue
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 Bohners Lake, WI to West Allis, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
Madison
29.5 mi in
|
~49m
|
via US 45
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 36 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Loomis Road | 6 mi | 8m |
| South Lovers Lane Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| McHenry Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Zoo Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| US 45 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 36
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bohners Lake, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on Fairview Court
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fairview Court
2
Turn left
178 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lakeshore Drive
4
Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Lakeshore Drive
5
Turn left onto Greendale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Greendale Avenue
6
Turn straight onto Oakwood Drive
360 ft
·
18 sec
·
Oakwood Drive
7
Turn right onto CTH P
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
McHenry Street
8
Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on WI 36
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
10
Continue on WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Loomis Road
11
Continue on US 45
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
US 45
12
Turn left onto US 45; WI 100
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
13
Continue on US 45; WI 100
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
14
Take the ramp onto US 45
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 45
Toward I 43 North, US 45 North
15
Merge onto I 43; US 45
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rock Freeway
16
Take the exit onto US 45
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
17
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Zoo Freeway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 1D
Toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto WI 59
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Bohners Lake, WI · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Bohners Lake, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Allis, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Allis, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in West Allis on Friday
Local time
9:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
58m 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 Bohners Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 34.9 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 36, Milwaukee Avenue, Loomis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Bohners Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Lakeshore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Greendale Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Bohners Lake, WI to West Allis, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
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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