Trip from Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

63 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 59m ★

6 AM

1h 4m

8 AM

1h 14m

10 AM

1h 7m

12 PM

1h 6m

3 PM

1h 8m

5 PM

1h 13m

8 PM

1h 1m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mill Street, Watertown Road, O'Sixteen Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 63 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 63 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Mill Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mill Street	—	—
Watertown Road	—	—
O'Sixteen Road	—	—
Highway 16	—	—
WI 16 East	—	—
Highway 26	—	—
WI 181	—	—
WI 181 South	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mill Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Beaver Dam Road

312 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Dam Road

2

Turn left onto Mill Street

190 ft · 5 sec · Mill Street

3

Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Watertown Road

4

Continue on O'Sixteen Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · O'Sixteen Road

5

At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 16 & 60

3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 16 & 60

6

Take the ramp slight right toward WI 16 East, WI 26 South

0.4 mi · 53 sec · WI 16 East, WI 26 South

7

Merge slight left onto State Highway 26

17 mi · 19 min · State Highway 26

8

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 2 min

9

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec

10

Merge slight left

38 mi · 41 min

11

Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · WI 181: 84th Street

12

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

13

Turn right onto South 84th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street

14

Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue

15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.5 mi from Lowell, WI · 31m into the drive

city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oconomowoc, WI

32 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

Watertown, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oconomowoc, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Lowell, 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

$9.85 one way

$19.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$10.81	$21.63
premium	$4.89	$12.12	$24.25
diesel	$5.61	$13.91	$27.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.9	$6.61	$3.02
Efficient EV	15.8	$5.51	$2.52
EV Truck/SUV	25.2	$8.82	$4.03

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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 16, 2026

Origin

Lowell, WI

Afternoon in Lowell on Thursday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Afternoon in West Allis on Thursday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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 3m 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 Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mill Street, Watertown Road, O'Sixteen Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.5 miles from Lowell, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.85 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.

The drive from Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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