Origin
Richmond, WI
Afternoon in Richmond on Friday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, WI to West Allis, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, WI
Kelly
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, WI to West Allis, WI covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, State Highway 20, Iron Brigade Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 51 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and State Highway 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.8 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 20. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH A / County Highway A.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH A / County Highway A): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (CTH O / County Highway O): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH A / County Highway A
Turn left onto CTH A / County Highway A
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
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~14m in
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CTH O / County Highway O
Turn left onto CTH O / County Highway O
Navigation decision point
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
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I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
45.7 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fon...
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1D
Toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Richmond, WI to West Allis, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
Madison
45.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via US 45
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 20 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| County Highway A | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| County Highway P | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Zoo Freeway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Kettle Moraine Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 21.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on Church Road
129 ft
·
12 sec
·
Church Road
2
Turn left onto CTH A
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway A
3
Turn left onto CTH P
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway P
4
Turn right onto Kettle Moraine Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kettle Moraine Drive
5
Turn left onto CTH O
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway O
6
Turn right onto US 12
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7
Turn left onto WI 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
8
Continue on WI 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
9
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 43 North
11
Merge onto I 43
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 45
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
13
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Zoo Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 1D
Toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto WI 59
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Richmond, WI · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Richmond, 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
$7.97 one way
$15.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in West Allis on Friday
Local time
12:26 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 10m 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 Richmond, WI to West Allis, WI covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, State Highway 20, Iron Brigade Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Richmond, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.97 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH A / County Highway A): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (CTH O / County Highway O): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Richmond, WI to West Allis, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
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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