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Trip from Orfordville, WI to West Allis, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

83.3 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orfordville, WI to West Allis, WI covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Highway 11, West Court Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.02 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.7 miles from Orfordville, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 83.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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 Orfordville, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Orfordville, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Main Street
Highway 11
West Court Street
Center Avenue
West Delavan Drive
East County Road O
I 41 North
Zoo Freeway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

125 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
3

Turn right onto State Highway 11

9.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 11
4

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 53 sec
5

Continue on West Court Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Court Street
6

Turn straight

443 ft · 16 sec
7

Turn straight onto Center Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Center Avenue
8

Turn left onto West Delavan Drive

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Delavan Drive
9

Continue on East County Road O

1.1 mi · 1 min · East County Road O
10

Turn right

11 mi · 14 min
11

Continue straight

3.5 mi · 4 min
12

Turn left

0.4 mi · 47 sec
13

Merge slight left

45 mi · 48 min
14

Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
15

Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway
16

Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · WI 59: Greenfield Avenue
17

Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Greenfield Avenue
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 41.7 miles from Orfordville, WI, or about 42m 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 18 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.7 miles or 42m 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 12m

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 Orfordville, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orfordville, WI

This is one driving day of about 83.3 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Orfordville, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.7 mi from Orfordville, WI · 42m into the drive

city in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Geneva, WI

42 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

City of Janesville, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Geneva, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Orfordville, 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

$13.02 one way

$26.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.30 $28.60
premium $4.89 $16.03 $32.06
diesel $5.61 $18.39 $36.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25 0 $8.75 $4.00
Efficient EV 20.8 0 $7.29 $3.33
EV Truck/SUV 33.3 0 $11.66 $5.33

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Orfordville, WI

Night in Orfordville on Wednesday

Local time

11:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Night in West Allis on Wednesday

Local time

11:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1h 25m 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 Orfordville, WI to West Allis, WI covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Highway 11, West Court Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from Orfordville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.02 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 Orfordville, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Orfordville, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orfordville, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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