Origin
Monroe, WI
Evening in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, WI to West Allis, WI
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
102 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
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
If you are looking to travel from Monroe to West Allis, prepare for a 102-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $14 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. By utilizing local roads like 20th Avenue, 13th Street, and County Highway KK, you will navigate through the heart of the Midwest. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the straightforward nature of this drive allows for easy planning and execution.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51 miles from Monroe, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route features 0% highway driving, you will be navigating local arteries throughout the entire 102-mile distance. The path relies on a series of transitions between 20th Avenue, 13th Street, and County Highway KK, meaning there is no long, uninterrupted stretch to zone out on. This technical profile keeps the drive engaging and requires you to stay alert as you maneuver through changing local corridors. It is an ideal route for drivers who prefer backroads over the high-speed, repetitive nature of major expressways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
20th Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Monroe, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Monroe, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 20th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 13th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Highway KK | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 81 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Liberty Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
20th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
11th Street
2
Turn right onto 20th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
20th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 13th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
13th Street
4
Continue on County Highway KK
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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County Highway KK
5
Turn right onto State Highway 11
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 11
6
Turn right onto State Highway 81
15 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 81
7
Continue on West Liberty Avenue
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Liberty Avenue
8
Turn left onto 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street
9
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Maple Avenue
10
Continue on Henry Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Henry Avenue
11
Continue on Shopiere Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Shopiere Road
12
Turn right onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hart Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Hart Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Hart Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
16
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
17
Merge slight left
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
19
Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Zoo Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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WI 59: Greenfield Avenue
21
Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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West Greenfield Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without worrying about complex overnight logistics. Because the entire route consists of local roads, keep in mind that travel times can be sensitive to local traffic patterns and intersection management. Budgeting $14 for fuel is a solid baseline, but keeping a little extra set aside is always a wise move for local navigating. Since there are no scheduled stops on this route, make sure to handle any personal errands or refueling needs before you leave Monroe. Most importantly, stay focused on the frequent turns required by the local road network to ensure a smooth arrival in West Allis.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Monroe, WI, or about 54m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
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 Monroe, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Monroe, WI
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroe, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Monroe, WI · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 51 miles from Monroe, 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
$15.49 one way
$30.99 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Evening in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
7:51 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
1 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 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 Monroe, WI to West Allis, WI covers 102 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 20th Avenue, 13th Street, County Highway KK. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 miles from Monroe, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.49 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 Monroe, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Monroe, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monroe, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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