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Trip from Holmen, WI to West Allis, WI

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Drive Time

3h 49m

Distance

207.7 mi

334 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 37m ★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m

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

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Downtown Holmen, WI, WI

Holmen, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Holmen, WI to West Allis, WI covers 207.7 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, I 94, US 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.47 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

103.8 miles from Holmen, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 49m highway drive covering 207.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 132.5 miles on I 90.

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.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 132.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 94. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CTH DH / West Gaarder Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 207.7 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 0.5 miles (CTH DH / West Gaarder Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.9 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | CTH DH / West Gaarder Road

Enter roundabout onto CTH DH / West Gaarder Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
7.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 90

Merge onto I 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
140.4 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee
7
205.5 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Take the exit toward WI 181: 84th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street
8
206.4 mi into trip | ~3h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwauk...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 132.5 mi 2h 22m
I 94 65.1 mi 1h 10m
US 53 5.5 mi 6m
Holmen Drive 0.9 mi 1m
South 84th Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Greenfield Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
West Gaarder Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 132.5 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CTH D

70 ft · 6 sec · County Highway D
2

Turn left onto CTH DH

0.5 mi · 53 sec · South Main Street
3

Enter roundabout onto CTH DH

72 ft · 1 sec · West Gaarder Road
4

Continue on CTH DH

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Gaarder Road
5

Turn left onto CTH HD; WI 35 BUS

0.9 mi · 1 min · Holmen Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
7

Merge onto US 53

5.5 mi · 6 min · US 53
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
9

Merge onto I 90

133 mi · 2 hr 22 min · I 90
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 94
Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

192 ft · 4 sec
Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto WI 181

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street
14

Turn left onto WI 59

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

WI 59

Trip Plan

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 103.8 miles from Holmen, WI, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.5 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.8 miles or 1h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 5m

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 Holmen, 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 Holmen, WI

This is one driving day of about 207.7 miles and 3h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holmen, 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 90 for about 132.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.8 mi from Holmen, WI · 1h 54m into the drive

Downtown Rockford, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

104 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.8 miles from Holmen, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.5 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 85.9
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.47 one way

$64.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $35.65 $71.30
premium $4.89 $39.97 $79.94
diesel $5.61 $45.86 $91.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.3 0 $21.81 $9.97
Efficient EV 51.9 0 $18.17 $8.31
EV Truck/SUV 83.1 1 $29.08 $13.29

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Holmen, WI

Evening in Holmen on Tuesday

Local time

7:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Evening in West Allis on Tuesday

Local time

7:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°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

4 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 49m 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 Holmen, WI to West Allis, WI covers 207.7 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 94, US 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.8 miles from Holmen, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.47 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 207.7 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 0.5 miles (CTH DH / West Gaarder Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.9 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Holmen, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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