Origin
Gillett, WI
Afternoon in Gillett on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gillett, 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
3h 10m
Distance
160.9 mi
259 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gillett, WI
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West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
Gillett, WI to West Allis, WI is 160.9 miles and takes about 3h 10m via I 43, US 141, and State Highway 22, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wisconsin, moving you through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that's mostly highway driving. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.4 miles from Gillett, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 118.3 mi | 2h 10m |
| US 141 | 21.9 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 22 | 8 mi | 11m |
| State Hwy 22 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| East-West Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South 76th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Highland Drive | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West O'Connor Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 118.3 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillett, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on South Mackenzie Street
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Mackenzie Street
2
Continue on WI 22
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North McKenzie Street
3
Continue on WI 22
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North McKenzie Avenue
4
Continue on WI 22
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 22
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 22
6
Continue on WI 22
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 22
7
Continue on WI 22
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto East Highland Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highland Drive
9
Turn left onto WI 22
285 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Chestnut Avenue
10
Turn straight onto WI 22
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Hwy 22
11
Continue on WI 22
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
State Highway 22
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 141
13
Merge onto US 141
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US 141
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 170B
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
15
Continue on I 43
118 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 94
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 307A
Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
19
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West O'Connor Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on West O'Connor Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
West O'Connor Street
21
Turn left onto South 76th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South 76th Street
22
Turn left onto WI 59
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Greenfield Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 10m estimated duration, starting your drive from Gillett, WI in the morning allows ample time to reach West Allis, WI well before evening. You'll only need one stop, so plan it strategically for a break or fuel around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $25, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing. Since this is a relatively short, single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, but sticking to the main roads like I 43 will keep you on schedule.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.4 miles from Gillett, WI, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.3 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 35 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.4 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Allis, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gillett, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Gillett, WI
This is one driving day of about 160.9 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Gillett, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 118.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.4 miles from Gillett, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 159.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 22 / State Highway 22
Enter roundabout onto WI 22 / State Highway 22
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
36.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 170B
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
7
155.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m 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
156.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m 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
159.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.15 one way
$50.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.96 | $61.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.52 | $71.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.89 | $7.72 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.53 | $10.30 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in West Allis on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
3h 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 43, US 141, and State Highway 22. You'll encounter one significant, uninterrupted stretch of 118.3 miles on I 43. The character of the drive is largely consistent, offering a predictable pace as you travel. While the majority is highway, keep in mind the integration of state highways which might offer a slight variation in scenery or traffic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and US 141. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near WI 22 / State Highway 22.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 160.9 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: at 3.5 miles (WI 22 / State Highway 22): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 155.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 160.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gillett, WI to West Allis, WI covers 160.9 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, US 141, State Highway 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.4 miles from Gillett, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160.9 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: at 3.5 miles (WI 22 / State Highway 22): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 155.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gillett, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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