Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Elkhart Lake, WI to West Allis, WI

Data updated 0 seconds ago

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

64.5 mi

104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Elkhart Lake, WI

Wikimedia Commons

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Elkhart Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 57, County Road A, East-West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.4 miles on State Highway 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.08 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

32.3 miles from Elkhart Lake, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 64.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 57 and County Road A. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.4 miles on State Highway 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and County Road A. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Lake Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Lake Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.9 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point; at 59.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Lake Street

Turn sharp left onto North Lake Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | WI 57 / State Highway 57

Turn right onto WI 57 / State Highway 57

Navigation decision point

7
59.1 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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
59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | 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
63 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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
State Highway 57 54.4 mi 1h 11m
County Road A 3.3 mi 5m
East-West Freeway 3.1 mi 4m
South 76th Street 0.8 mi 2m
North Mill Street 0.8 mi 1m
East Rhine Street 0.6 mi 1m
West O'Connor Street 0.5 mi 1m
North Lake Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 57 — 54.4 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart Lake, WI and West Allis, WI.

1

Start on Arno Way

80 ft · 10 sec · Arno Way
2

Turn sharp left onto North Lake Street

99 ft · 9 sec · North Lake Street
3

Turn left onto CTH A

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Rhine Street
4

Continue on CTH A

3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road A
5

Turn right onto WI 57

10 mi · 15 min · State Highway 57
6

Continue on WI 28; WI 57

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Mill Street
7

Continue on WI 57

44 mi · 56 min · State Highway 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 72D Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 94

3.1 mi · 4 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 307A Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
11

Continue on West O'Connor Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Continue on West O'Connor Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West O'Connor Street
13

Turn left onto South 76th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 76th Street
14

Turn left onto WI 59

67 ft · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
15

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 32.3 miles from Elkhart Lake, WI, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 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 64.5 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.3 miles or 45m 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 14m

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 Elkhart Lake, 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 Elkhart Lake, WI

This is one driving day of about 64.5 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elkhart Lake, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 57 for about 54.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.3 mi from Elkhart Lake, WI · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

32 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Elkhart 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.08 one way

$20.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.07 $22.14
premium $4.89 $12.41 $24.82
diesel $5.61 $14.24 $28.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.77 $3.10
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.64 $2.58
EV Truck/SUV 25.8 0 $9.03 $4.13

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 17 hours ago

Origin

Elkhart Lake, WI

Late night in Elkhart Lake on Wednesday

Local time

5:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 10 mph 47% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

West Allis, WI

Late night in West Allis on Wednesday

Local time

5:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay 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

5 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

1h 30m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elkhart Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 57, County Road A, East-West Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.3 miles from Elkhart Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.08 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 1h 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Lake Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.9 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point; at 59.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Elkhart Lake, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From West Allis, WI

Balsam Lake, WI 324.4 mi · 6h 11m Saint Germain, WI 262 mi · 5h 15m Elk Mound, WI 252.6 mi · 4h 38m Cadott, WI 247.7 mi · 4h 44m

More trips to West Allis, WI

Roberts, WI 298.2 mi Saint Germain, WI 262.1 mi Hale, WI 219.3 mi Ettrick, WI 213.1 mi Ringle, WI 169.8 mi Algoma, WI 131.1 mi

Explore more options from Elkhart Lake, WI or browse trips ending in West Allis, WI.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WI road trips.

Explore maps for Elkhart Lake, WI or West Allis, WI on MapSof.net.