Origin
McMillan, WI
Afternoon in McMillan on Friday
Local time
4:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMillan, 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
3h 49m
Distance
191.4 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMillan, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 191.4-mile drive from McMillan, WI to West Allis, WI is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend around 3 hours and 49 minutes behind the wheel, primarily on I 41 and US 10. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, this route offers an economical option for travel within Wisconsin. The journey is largely a consistent interstate experience, making it ideal for those who prefer efficient travel between the Midwest regions. Given the relatively short duration, it’s well-suited as a day trip without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.7 miles from McMillan, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 191.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly on high-speed highways, with a 95% highway share contributing to its efficient character. You'll spend most of your time on I 41 and US 10, experiencing a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 80.8 miles on I 41, allowing for a solid period of steady driving. The personality of the road is primarily that of a functional interstate, designed for covering distance smoothly rather than for leisurely sightseeing. Expect a straightforward driving experience focused on reaching your destination efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.7 miles in near US 10.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 191.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 43.7 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.6 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
43.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
8
94.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
8
188.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38A-B
Toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
9
189.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 38A
Toward I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwauk...
8
189.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 181: 84th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between McMillan, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Waupaca and Appleton.
Waupaca
43.3 mi in
|
~56m
|
via US 10; WI 66
Appleton
43.3 mi in
|
~56m
|
via US 10; WI 66
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 80.8 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 10 | 58.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| US Highway 10 | 26.2 mi | 30m |
| US 45 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Veterans Parkway | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| County Road E | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| North Central Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South 84th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 80.8 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMillan, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on Turtle Ridge Road
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Turtle Ridge Road
2
Turn right onto CTH E
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road E
3
Turn right onto WI 97
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto WI 13
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto WI 13
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
WI 13
6
Merge onto US 10; WI 13
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 10
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 10
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
8
Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 10; WI 66
Exit 158
Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
51 mi
·
1 hr
·
US 10
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
12
Merge onto I 41; US 41
81 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38A
Toward I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Turn right onto WI 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
18
Turn left onto WI 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Trip Plan
For this 191.4-mile journey, departing in the morning will give you ample time to arrive and settle in, as it’s a manageable 3 hour and 49 minute drive. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to stretch your legs. The estimated fuel cost is around $30, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave McMillan. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye on the longest stretch of 80.8 miles on I 41; planning a quick break just before or after this segment can help break up the driving time effectively.
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 95.7 miles from McMillan, WI, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.8 miles.
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 42 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.7 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Allis, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving McMillan, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 McMillan, WI
This is one driving day of about 191.4 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from McMillan, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 80.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.7 mi from McMillan, WI · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.7 miles from McMillan, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.8 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.
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
$26.00 one way
$51.99 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
| premium | $4.15 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
| Efficient EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.75 | $7.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.80 | $12.25 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
4:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
18 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
3h 49m 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 McMillan, WI to West Allis, WI covers 191.4 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, US 10, US Highway 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.7 miles from McMillan, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.00 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 191.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.7 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.6 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between McMillan, WI and West Allis, WI, road signs point toward Waupaca and Appleton.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From West Allis, WI
More from McMillan, WI
More trips to West Allis, WI
Explore more options from McMillan, WI or browse trips ending in West Allis, WI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WI road trips.