Origin
Maple Bluff, WI
Afternoon in Maple Bluff on Saturday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Bluff, 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 28m
Distance
72.7 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Bluff, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Maple Bluff, WI to West Allis, WI covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, Aberg Avenue, WI 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.2 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 72.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and Aberg Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.2 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 17 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 64.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Aberg Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Farwell Drive.
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 72.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Farwell Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Kensington Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Farwell Drive
Turn right onto Farwell Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Kensington Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Drive
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
71.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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 | 64.2 mi | 1h 9m |
| Aberg Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| WI 30 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South 84th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Farwell Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Sherman Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Butternut Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 64.2 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Bluff, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on Bay Avenue
129 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bay Avenue
2
Turn right onto Farwell Drive
123 ft
·
6 sec
·
Farwell Drive
3
Turn left onto Butternut Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Butternut Road
4
Continue on Farwell Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Farwell Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Lakewood Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lakewood Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Fisk Place
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fisk Place
7
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Drive
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Kensington Drive
8
Turn left onto Oxford Place
443 ft
·
24 sec
·
Oxford Place
9
Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Sherman Avenue
10
Turn right onto Aberg Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Aberg Avenue
11
Continue on WI 30
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
WI 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 94
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
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.
15
Turn right onto WI 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
16
Turn left onto WI 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Maple Bluff, WI · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Maple Bluff, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.2 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.37 one way
$22.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.65 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (64% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Farmington, WI
36 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
19 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
1h 28m 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 Maple Bluff, WI to West Allis, WI covers 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, Aberg Avenue, WI 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Maple Bluff, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.37 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 72.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Farwell Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Kensington Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Maple Bluff, 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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