Origin
Camp Lake, WI
Night in Camp Lake on Thursday
Local time
11:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camp Lake, WI to West Allis, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camp Lake, WI
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West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camp Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, 75th Street, South 76th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 46.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and 75th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.3 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 17 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 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and 75th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near WI 50; WI 83 / 75th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 3.2 miles (WI 50; WI 83 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.2 mi into trip
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~7m in
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WI 50; WI 83 / 75th Street
Turn right onto WI 50; WI 83 / 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
9
38 mi into trip
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~50m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward CTH U: 76th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward CTH U: 76th Street
8
42.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH U North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CTH U North
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Camp Lake, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Cth U North.
Fond Du Lac
38 mi in
|
~50m
|
via I 41; I 94; US 41
Cth U North
42.9 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 27.3 mi | 30m |
| 75th Street | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| South 76th Street | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| Airport Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Silver Lake Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| CTH AH | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 85th Place | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bassett Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 27.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Lake, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on CTH AH
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
CTH AH
2
At end of road, turn right onto CTH F
386 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bassett Road
3
Continue on CTH F
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
85th Place
4
Continue on CTH F
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Silver Lake Road
5
Turn right onto WI 50; WI 83
8.5 mi
·
13 min
·
75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
this road
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
8
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 41; US 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 5B
Toward CTH U: 76th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
248 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH U North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto CTH U
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South 76th Street
15
Turn slight right
212 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn right onto WI 59
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Camp Lake, WI · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Camp Lake, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.30 one way
$14.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, WI
23 mi in
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
1 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
1h 7m 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 Camp Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, 75th Street, 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 23.4 miles from Camp Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.30 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 46.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 3.2 miles (WI 50; WI 83 / 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Camp Lake, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac and Cth U North.
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