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Trip from Port Washington, WI to West Allis, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

30.8 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

Downtown Port Washington, WI, WI

Port Washington, WI

Tom Fisk

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Port Washington, WI to West Allis, WI covers 30.8 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Grand Avenue, South Spring Street, I 43 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m 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 36m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Grand 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Port Washington, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 36m 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 Port Washington, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Grand Avenue
South Spring Street
I 43 South
I 94 West
East-West Freeway
68th Street
West O'Connor Street
South 76th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Grand Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Webster Street

105 ft · 10 sec · South Webster Street
2

Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West Grand Avenue
3

Turn left onto South Spring Street

3.9 mi · 5 min · South Spring Street
4

Turn left onto I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57

21 mi · 26 min · I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 94 West: Madison
6

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

3.1 mi · 4 min · East-West Freeway
7

Take the exit slight right toward 68th Street, 70th Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 68th Street, 70th Street
8

Continue on West O'Connor Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street
9

Continue on West O'Connor Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · West O'Connor Street
10

Turn left onto South 76th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 76th Street
11

Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

69 ft · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
12

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.82 one way

$9.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.29 $10.57
premium $4.89 $5.93 $11.85
diesel $5.61 $6.80 $13.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.23 $1.48
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.23
EV Truck/SUV 12.3 0 $4.31 $1.97

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Port Washington, WI

Morning in Port Washington on Thursday

Local time

11:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Morning in West Allis on Thursday

Local time

11:21 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

1 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

36m 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 Port Washington, WI to West Allis, WI covers 30.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Grand Avenue, South Spring Street, I 43 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Port Washington, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.82 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 Port Washington, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 36m 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 Port Washington, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Washington, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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