Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
77.7 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Dunkirk, WI to West Allis, WI covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Road, County Highway N, County Road N for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.55 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Dunkirk, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 77.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Highway N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 181 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WI 181 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 84th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk, WI and West Allis, WI.
Start on County Road N
Continue on Veterans Road
Continue on County Highway N
Continue on County Road N
Continue on County Highway N
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N
Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N
Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N
Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on County Highway N
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
Exit the roundabout onto I 94 East: Milwaukee
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street
Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
Turn right onto South 84th Street
Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 77.7 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 40m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Allis, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk, WI
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Dunkirk, WI · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
A short stop after about 77.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Dunkirk, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.55 one way
$21.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $11.78 | $23.55 |
| premium | $4.15 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Dunkirk on Saturday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in West Allis on Saturday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
39 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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