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Trip from Sheboygan Falls, 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 14m

Distance

59.8 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

Downtown Sheboygan Falls, WI, WI

Sheboygan Falls, WI

Hao Chen

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sheboygan Falls, WI to West Allis, WI covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, East-West Freeway, State Highway 28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.5 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 59.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and East-West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.5 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 15 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 50.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and East-West Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near WI 32 / Leavens Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 59.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (WI 32 / Leavens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | WI 32 / Leavens Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto WI 32 / Leavens Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.4 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West: Madison

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72D Toward I 94 West: Madison
5
55.2 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
58.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward 68th Street, 70th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 307A Toward 68th Street, 70th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 50.5 mi 57m
East-West Freeway 3.1 mi 4m
State Highway 28 2 mi 3m
Broadway Street 1.3 mi 2m
South 76th Street 0.8 mi 2m
West O'Connor Street 0.5 mi 1m
Leavens Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
West Greenfield Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 50.5 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Leavens Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Leavens Avenue
2

At end of road, turn right onto WI 32

205 ft · 4 sec · Leavens Avenue
3

Continue on WI 32

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
4

Enter roundabout onto WI 28

215 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 28
5

Continue on WI 28

2.0 mi · 2 min · State Highway 28
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
7

Merge onto I 43

50 mi · 57 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 72D Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 94

3.1 mi · 4 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 307A Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
11

Continue on West O'Connor Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Continue on West O'Connor Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West O'Connor Street
13

Turn left onto South 76th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 76th Street
14

Turn left onto WI 59

67 ft · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

WI 59

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.9 mi from Sheboygan Falls, WI · 36m into the drive

Downtown Grafton, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grafton, WI

30 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

Oostburg, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grafton, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Sheboygan Falls, 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

$9.35 one way

$18.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.26 $20.53
premium $4.89 $11.51 $23.02
diesel $5.61 $13.20 $26.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.9 0 $6.28 $2.87
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.23 $2.39
EV Truck/SUV 23.9 0 $8.37 $3.83

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sheboygan Falls, WI

Morning in Sheboygan Falls on Friday

Local time

9:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Morning in West Allis on Friday

Local time

9:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Grafton, WI

30 mi in

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

5 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 14m 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI to West Allis, WI covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, East-West Freeway, State Highway 28. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Sheboygan Falls, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.35 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 59.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (WI 32 / Leavens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Sheboygan Falls, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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