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Trip from Seymour, WI to West Allis, WI

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 30m

Distance

243.5 mi

392 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 18m ★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m

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

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Downtown Seymour, WI, WI

Seymour, WI

Anete Lusina

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Seymour, WI to West Allis, WI covers 243.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, US 53, East North Crossing for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 232.9 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

121.7 miles from Seymour, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 30m highway drive covering 243.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and US 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 232.9 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 232.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 243.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 176.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
7.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 53

Enter roundabout onto US 53

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
176.3 mi into trip | ~3h 14m 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
241.3 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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
242.2 mi into trip | ~4h 27m 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 94 232.9 mi 4h 10m
US 53 5.5 mi 6m
East North Crossing 0.8 mi 1m
South 84th Street 0.7 mi 1m
South 50th Avenue 0.6 mi 2m
West Greenfield Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Olson Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Ritsch Court 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 232.9 mi, about 4h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ritsch Court

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Ritsch Court
2

Continue on South 50th Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · South 50th Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto CTH Q

0.5 mi · 1 min · Olson Drive
4

Continue on CTH Q

0.5 mi · 1 min · East North Crossing
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Enter roundabout onto CTH Q

134 ft · 3 sec · East North Crossing
6

Continue on CTH Q

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East North Crossing
7

Turn left

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto US 53

5.1 mi · 5 min · US 53
9

Turn straight onto US 53

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 53
Toward US 53 South: Brackett
10

Enter roundabout onto US 53

378 ft · 5 sec · US 53
11

Continue on US 53

441 ft · 8 sec · US 53
12

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
13

Merge onto I 94

168 mi · 2 hr 59 min · I 94
Use the straight lane.
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

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.7 miles from Seymour, WI, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 121.7 miles or 2h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 40m

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Seymour, WI

This is one driving day of about 243.5 miles and 4h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seymour, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 232.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 121.7 mi from Seymour, WI · 2h 16m into the drive

Downtown Rockford, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

122 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.7 miles from Seymour, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232.9 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Allis, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 117.6
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.07 one way

$76.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.80 $83.60
premium $4.89 $46.86 $93.72
diesel $5.61 $53.76 $107.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.1 0 $25.57 $11.69
Efficient EV 60.9 0 $21.31 $9.74
EV Truck/SUV 97.4 1 $34.09 $15.58

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Seymour, WI

Night in Seymour on Tuesday

Local time

10:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Night in West Allis on Tuesday

Local time

10:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

4h 30m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Seymour, WI to West Allis, WI covers 243.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, US 53, East North Crossing. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.7 miles from Seymour, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 243.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 176.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Seymour, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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