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Trip from Lebanon, 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

1h 7m

Distance

45.9 mi

74 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lebanon, WI to West Allis, WI covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, County Road F, County Road SC for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.8 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 45.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and County Road F. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.8 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 14 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 28.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Road F. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH R / County Highway R.

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 45.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CTH R / County Highway R): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (WI 16): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CTH R / County Highway R

Turn right onto CTH R / County Highway R

Navigation decision point

4
6.8 mi into trip | ~16m in | WI 16

At end of road, turn left onto WI 16

Navigation decision point

5
14.9 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.7 mi into trip | ~1h 2m 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
44.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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 28.8 mi 31m
County Road F 5.3 mi 9m
County Road SC 3.6 mi 8m
County Highway R 3.2 mi 7m
WI 16 2.3 mi 3m
South 84th Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Greenfield Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
American Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 28.8 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CTH MM

141 ft · 6 sec · South Street
2

Turn right onto CTH R

3.2 mi · 7 min · County Highway R
3

Turn left onto CTH SC

3.6 mi · 8 min · County Road SC
4

At end of road, turn left onto WI 16

2.3 mi · 3 min · WI 16
5

Enter roundabout onto CTH F

30 ft · 0 sec · American Street
6

Continue on CTH F

0.3 mi · 28 sec · American Street
7

Continue on CTH F

5.3 mi · 9 min · County Road F
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
9

Merge onto I 94

29 mi · 31 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street Use the slight right lane.
11

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.
12

Turn right onto WI 181

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street
13

Turn left onto WI 59

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

WI 59

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23 mi from Lebanon, WI · 38m into the drive

city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oconomowoc, WI

23 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

Ixonia, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delafield, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23 miles from Lebanon, 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

$6.23 one way

$12.47 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $6.96 $13.91
premium $4.15 $7.50 $15.00
diesel $3.75 $6.78 $13.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84
EV Truck/SUV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Lebanon, WI

Late night in Lebanon on Saturday

Local time

5:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Rain Showers Likely

W 15 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:56AM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:56AM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

West Allis, WI

Late night in West Allis on Saturday

Local time

5:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 to 15 mph 92% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:56AM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:56AM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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 7m 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 Lebanon, WI to West Allis, WI covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, County Road F, County Road SC. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23 miles from Lebanon, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.23 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 45.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (CTH R / County Highway R): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (WI 16): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lebanon, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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