Origin
Silver Lake, WI
Morning in Silver Lake on Saturday
Local time
8:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Silver Lake, WI to West Allis, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
115.3 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Silver Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 115.3 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 21, Bannerman Avenue, West River Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.03 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
57.6 miles from Silver Lake, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 115.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 115.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 21 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 Silver Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Silver Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 21 | — | — |
| Bannerman Avenue | — | — |
| West River Drive | — | — |
| Omro Road | — | — |
| North Webster Avenue | — | — |
| Spruce State Route | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| I-41_South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 21
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on State Highway 21
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 21
2
Continue on Bannerman Avenue
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bannerman Avenue
3
Continue on State Highway 21
16 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 21
4
Continue on West River Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Drive
5
Continue on Omro Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Omro Road
6
Turn right
115 ft
·
11 sec
7
Turn right
115 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn right onto North Webster Avenue
92 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Webster Avenue
9
Turn left onto Omro Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Omro Road
10
Turn left onto Spruce State Route
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Spruce State Route
11
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on State Highway 21
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 21
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Omro Road
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
Omro Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto Omro Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Omro Road
15
Take the exit slight right toward I-41_South: Milwaukee
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I-41_South: Milwaukee
16
Merge slight left
79 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
19
Keep slight right to continue on WI 181: 84th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
WI 181: 84th Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
194 ft
·
5 sec
·
WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
21
Turn right onto South 84th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
22
Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
23
Arrive at your destination
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 57.6 miles from Silver Lake, WI, or about 58m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 58m 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 Silver Lake, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Silver Lake, WI
This is one driving day of about 115.3 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Silver Lake, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.6 mi from Silver Lake, WI · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Silver Lake, 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
$18.03 one way
$36.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.79 | $39.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.11 | $5.53 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Morning in West Allis on Saturday
Local time
8:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
22 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 56m 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 Silver Lake, WI to West Allis, WI covers 115.3 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 21, Bannerman Avenue, West River Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 miles from Silver Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.03 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 Silver Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Silver Lake, WI to West Allis, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Silver Lake, 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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