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Trip from Fox Lake, WI to West Allis, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

68.7 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m

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

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fox Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Schoenfeld Road, County Road B, Ganske Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 68.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Schoenfeld Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Fox Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fox Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Schoenfeld Road
County Road B
Ganske Road
North Spring Street
WI 33
Park Avenue
Highway 33
Washington Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Schoenfeld Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Spring Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
2

Continue on Schoenfeld Road

6.0 mi · 9 min · Schoenfeld Road
3

Turn left onto County Road B

0.3 mi · 31 sec · County Road B
4

Continue on Ganske Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ganske Road
5

Turn right onto North Spring Street

469 ft · 13 sec · North Spring Street
6

Turn left

0.2 mi · 29 sec
7

Merge slight left

1.6 mi · 1 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

0.3 mi · 38 sec · WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
9

Turn left onto Park Avenue

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Park Avenue
10

Continue on State Highway 33

8.0 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33
11

Continue on Washington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
12

Turn left onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
13

Continue on Barstow Street

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Barstow Street
14

Turn straight onto Vine Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Vine Street
15

Turn right onto East Lake Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Lake Street
16

Continue on State Highway 33

8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 33
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

151 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 33
18

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
19

Continue on Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
20

Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 41 South: Milwaukee
21

Merge slight left

32 mi · 37 min
22

Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
23

Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
24

Keep slight right to continue on WI 181: 84th Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · WI 181: 84th Street
25

Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center

194 ft · 5 sec · WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
26

Turn right onto South 84th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street
27

Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue
28

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.3 mi from Fox Lake, WI · 39m into the drive

Downtown Rubicon, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rubicon, WI

34 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.

Popular next leg

Rubicon, WI to West Allis, WI

39 mi · 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Beaver Dam, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rubicon, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Fox 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

$10.74 one way

$21.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.79 $23.59
premium $4.89 $13.22 $26.44
diesel $5.61 $15.17 $30.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.01 $2.75
EV Truck/SUV 27.5 0 $9.62 $4.40

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fox Lake, WI

Evening in Fox Lake on Thursday

Local time

6:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Evening in West Allis on Thursday

Local time

6:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Rubicon, WI

34 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

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

1h 18m 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 Fox Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Schoenfeld Road, County Road B, Ganske Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Fox Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.74 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.
The drive from Fox Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fox Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fox Lake, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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