Origin
Lind, WI
Afternoon in Lind on Monday
Local time
12:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lind, WI to West Allis, WI
Drive Time
5h 42m
Distance
357.5 mi
575 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 29m
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6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Allis, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Lind, WI to West Allis, WI covers 357.5 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Anderson Road, West River Road, Highway 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.8 miles from Lind, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 42m drive with frequent turns across 357.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Anderson 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lind, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 53 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Anderson Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lind, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on Fish Lake Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Fish Lake Road
2
Turn left onto Anderson Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Road
3
Continue on West River Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West River Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto West River Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West River Road
5
Turn right onto State Highway 70
19 mi
·
27 min
·
State Highway 70
6
Turn left onto State Highway 35
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 35
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 70
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 70
8
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 70
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 70
9
Continue on West Maple Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Maple Street
10
Continue on State Highway 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 70
11
Take the exit right toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 53 South: Rice Lake
12
Merge slight left
81 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
13
Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 53 South: Brackett
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
377 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
443 ft
·
9 sec
16
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left
168 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 94: Milwaukee
19
Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 181: 84th Street
20
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
21
Turn right onto South 84th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
22
Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
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 178.8 miles from Lind, WI, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.8 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 44m
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 Lind, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Lind, WI
This is one driving day of about 357.5 miles and 5h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lind, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.8 mi from Lind, WI · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178.8 miles from Lind, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.30 one way
$108.60 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $59.86 | $119.72 |
| premium | $4.80 | $67.49 | $134.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.42 | $158.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.3 | 1 | $37.54 | $17.16 |
| Efficient EV | 89.4 | 1 | $31.28 | $14.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143 | 1 | $50.05 | $22.88 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
12:52 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
29 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
5h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lind, WI to West Allis, WI covers 357.5 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Anderson Road, West River Road, Highway 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 178.8 miles from Lind, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.30 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lind, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lind, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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