Origin
West Allis, WI
Morning in West Allis on Saturday
Local time
10:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Allis, WI to Port Washington, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Port Washington, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
West Allis to Port Washington is 31.7 miles and takes about 44m via North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a focused drive primarily on highways, making it a straightforward journey. It's a quick hop perfect for a half-day excursion or a seamless addition to a larger trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of the drive on freeways, giving it a distinct highway personality. You'll experience a longest stretch of 20.6 miles on the North-South Freeway, which means extended periods of consistent driving speeds. While primarily a freeway experience, the route will incorporate segments of South Spring Street, offering a slight shift in pace as you approach your destination. The overall feel is efficient and direct, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and East-West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near WI 181 / South 84th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (WI 181 / South 84th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 181 / South 84th Street
Turn right onto WI 181 / South 84th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m 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 right lanes.
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 310B
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du L...
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
WI 32
Take the exit onto WI 32 toward WI 32 North, CTH V South: Port Washington, Grafton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 93
Toward WI 32 North, CTH V South: Port Washingto...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Allis, WI and Port Washington, WI, road signs point toward Cth V South: Port Washington and Grafton.
Cth V South: Port Washington
27.1 mi in
|
~37m
|
via WI 32
Grafton
27.1 mi in
|
~37m
|
via WI 32
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 20.6 mi | 25m |
| East-West Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Spring Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South 84th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| WI 32 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Kearney Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 20.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Port Washington, WI.
1
Start on WI 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto WI 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto West Kearney Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Kearney Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
5
Merge onto I 94
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 310B
Toward I 43 North: Green Bay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
8
Merge onto I 43
21 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto WI 32
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
WI 32
Exit 93
Toward WI 32 North, CTH V South: Port Washington, Grafton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on WI 32
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Spring Street
11
Turn right onto WI 32
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
12
Turn right onto South Webster Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Webster Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Webster Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Port Washington, WI
Morning in Port Washington on Saturday
Local time
10:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
44m 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 Port Washington, WI covers 31.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, East-West Freeway, South Spring Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $4.96 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (WI 181 / South 84th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between West Allis, WI and Port Washington, WI, road signs point toward Cth V South: Port Washington and Grafton.
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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