Origin
Sauk City, WI
Afternoon in Sauk City on Friday
Local time
4:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sauk City, 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 57m
Distance
95.7 mi
154 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sauk City, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sauk City, WI to West Allis, WI covers 95.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, Phillips Boulevard, State Highway 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.1 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.00 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.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Sauk City, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 95.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and Phillips Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.1 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Phillips Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.8 miles in near WI 19; WI 113 / West Main Street.
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 95.7 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: at 15.8 miles (WI 19; WI 113 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
WI 19; WI 113 / West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 19; WI 113 / West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
21.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the ramp toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madiso...
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
7
93.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward WI 181: 84th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
8
94.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwauk...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 65.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| Phillips Boulevard | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 19 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| I 39 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| WI 19 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 84th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 65.1 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sauk City, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on WI 60; WI 78; US 12 Business
26 ft
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn right onto US 12
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Phillips Boulevard
3
Turn left onto WI 19
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 19
4
Continue on WI 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 19; WI 113
115 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on WI 19; WI 113
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on WI 19; WI 113
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 19
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 19
136 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 19
9
Continue on WI 19
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 19
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 19
143 ft
·
8 sec
·
WI 19
11
Continue on WI 19
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 19
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 39; I 90; I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 94
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
192 ft
·
4 sec
Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto WI 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
18
Turn left onto WI 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
WI 59
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 47.9 miles from Sauk City, WI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.1 miles.
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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 2m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Allis, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sauk City, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sauk City, WI
This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Sauk City, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 65.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Sauk City, WI · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Sauk City, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.1 miles.
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
$13.00 one way
$26.00 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
| premium | $4.15 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
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: 33.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.40 | $6.12 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
4:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Cottage Grove, WI
48 mi in
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
2 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
1h 57m 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 Sauk City, WI to West Allis, WI covers 95.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, Phillips Boulevard, State Highway 19. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 miles from Sauk City, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.00 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 95.7 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: at 15.8 miles (WI 19; WI 113 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sauk City, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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