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Trip from Lake Delton, WI to West Allis, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

115.2 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

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village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Lake Delton, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Delton, WI to West Allis, WI covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, I 90, Wisconsin Dells Parkway South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.1 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.01 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.

Midpoint

57.6 miles from Lake Delton, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 115.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 115.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.1 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 90. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 115.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

7
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
5
3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 90; I 94

Merge onto I 90; I 94

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
48 mi into trip | ~54m 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
113.1 mi into trip | ~2h 5m 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
114 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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 94 65.1 mi 1h 10m
I 90 45 mi 48m
Wisconsin Dells Parkway South 1.8 mi 3m
Wisconsin Dells Parkway North 0.8 mi 1m
South 84th Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Greenfield Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West Lake Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 65.1 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Lake Avenue

64 ft · 7 sec · West Lake Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 12; WI 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
3

Turn left onto US 12

1.8 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 90; I 94

45 mi · 48 min · I 90; I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

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.
7

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street Use the slight right lane.
8

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.
9

Turn right onto WI 181

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street
10

Turn left onto WI 59

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

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 57.6 miles from Lake Delton, WI, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.1 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 25 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m

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 Lake Delton, 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 Lake Delton, WI

This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Lake Delton, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 65.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.6 mi from Lake Delton, WI · 1h 5m into the drive

village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cottage Grove, WI

58 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

Portage, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cottage Grove, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Lake Delton, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.1 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.

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...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.01 one way

$36.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.77 $39.55
premium $4.89 $22.17 $44.34
diesel $5.61 $25.43 $50.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.6 0 $12.10 $5.53
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.08 $4.61
EV Truck/SUV 46.1 0 $16.13 $7.37

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Lake Delton, WI

Evening in Lake Delton on Friday

Local time

6:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Evening in West Allis on Friday

Local time

6:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Cottage Grove, WI

58 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

22 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

2h 11m 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 Lake Delton, WI to West Allis, WI covers 115.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, I 90, Wisconsin Dells Parkway South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.6 miles from Lake Delton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.01 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lake Delton, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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