Origin
Lowville, WI
Afternoon in Lowville on Friday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowville, 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
1h 24m
Distance
87 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowville, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lowville, WI to West Allis, WI covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 22, Highway 51, I 39 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 87 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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 24m drive with frequent turns across 87 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 22 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 Lowville, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Lowville, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 22 | — | — |
| Highway 51 | — | — |
| I 39 South | — | — |
| I 94 | — | — |
| WI 181 | — | — |
| WI 181 South | — | — |
| South 84th Street | — | — |
| West Greenfield Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 22
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowville, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on County Road CS
249 ft
·
12 sec
·
County Road CS
2
Turn left onto State Highway 22
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 51
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
US Highway 51
4
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 51
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 51
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Janesville
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Janesville
6
Merge slight left
5.2 mi
·
5 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 94: Milwaukee
8
Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 181: 84th Street
9
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
10
Turn right onto South 84th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
11
Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
12
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from Lowville, WI · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from Lowville, 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
$13.60 one way
$27.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
West Allis, WI
Afternoon in West Allis on Friday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Farmington, WI
44 mi in
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
3 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 24m 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 Lowville, WI to West Allis, WI covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 22, Highway 51, I 39 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 miles from Lowville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.60 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 Lowville, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Lowville, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lowville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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