Origin
West Allis, WI
Night in West Allis on Thursday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Allis, WI to Addison, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Allis, WI
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Addison, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Allis, WI to Addison, WI covers 37.6 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 894 West, I 94, Zoo Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 37.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 894 West 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 West Allis, WI to Addison, WI is easy. At 47m 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 West Allis, WI to Addison, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 894 West | — | — |
| I 94 | — | — |
| Zoo Freeway | — | — |
| US 41 North | — | — |
| WI 33 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 33 | — | — |
| Yellowstone Trail | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 894 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Addison, WI.
1
Start on West Greenfield Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 894 West, US 45 North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 894 West, US 45 North
3
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Madison, Milwaukee
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 94: Madison, Milwaukee
4
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Zoo Freeway
5
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
13 mi
·
13 min
·
US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
6
Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
7
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on State Highway 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 33
9
Turn right onto Yellowstone Trail
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Yellowstone Trail
10
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from West Allis, WI · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from West Allis, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Addison, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Addison, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Addison, WI
Night in Addison on Thursday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Butler, WI
19 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
1 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
47m 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 West Allis, WI to Addison, WI covers 37.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 894 West, I 94, Zoo Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from West Allis, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.88 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 West Allis, WI to Addison, WI is easy. At 47m 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 West Allis, WI to Addison, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Allis, WI to Addison, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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