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Trip from Newbold, 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

3h 51m

Distance

245.8 mi

396 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m

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

Downtown Newbold, WI, WI

Newbold, WI

Tom Fisk

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newbold, WI to West Allis, WI covers 245.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 47, Country Drive, Highway 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

122.9 miles from Newbold, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 245.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 245.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Highway 47 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 47
Country Drive
Highway 8
US 8
I 39 South
US 10 East
US 45 South
I 41 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 47 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on State Highway 47

4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 47
2

Continue on Country Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Country Drive
3

Continue on State Highway 47

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 47
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 8

26 ft · 2 sec · US Highway 8
5

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8

2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 8
6

Continue on US 8

12 mi · 15 min · US 8
7

Turn left

0.4 mi · 53 sec
8

Merge slight left

46 mi · 53 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

22 mi · 24 min · I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
10

Continue straight

7.4 mi · 7 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

0.4 mi · 58 sec · US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
12

Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

51 mi · 1 hr · US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
13

Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

12 mi · 14 min · US 45 South: Oshkosh
14

Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 41 South: Milwaukee
15

Merge slight left

81 mi · 1 hr 29 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
17

Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
18

Keep slight right to continue on WI 181: 84th Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · WI 181: 84th Street
19

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
20

Turn right onto South 84th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street
21

Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 122.9 miles from Newbold, WI, or about 1h 55m 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 54 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 122.9 miles or 1h 55m 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 10m

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 Newbold, 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 Newbold, WI

This is one driving day of about 245.8 miles and 3h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Newbold, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.9 mi from Newbold, WI · 1h 55m into the drive

city in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stevens Point, WI

123 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

Merrill, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevens Point, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.9 miles from Newbold, 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

$38.43 one way

$76.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $42.19 $84.38
premium $4.89 $47.30 $94.60
diesel $5.61 $54.27 $108.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.7 0 $25.81 $11.80
Efficient EV 61.5 0 $21.51 $9.83
EV Truck/SUV 98.3 1 $34.41 $15.73

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Newbold, WI

Evening in Newbold on Friday

Local time

7:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Evening in West Allis on Friday

Local time

7:50 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

8 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

3h 51m 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 Newbold, WI to West Allis, WI covers 245.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 47, Country Drive, Highway 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 122.9 miles from Newbold, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.43 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 straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

The route from Newbold, 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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