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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

EV Charging

Unknown

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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 83.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

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

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$13

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

Morning in Orfordville on Thursday

Local time

11:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Morning in West Allis on Thursday

Local time

11:48 AM

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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