Trip from West Allis, WI to Addison, WI

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Zoo Freeway, I 41, West Greenfield Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from West Allis, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

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.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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

Save up to 12 min

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.

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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 Zoo Freeway, I 41, West Greenfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on Zoo Freeway. 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 47m highway drive covering 37.6 miles, with most of the trip on Zoo Freeway and I 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.4 miles on Zoo Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Zoo Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Zoo Freeway and I 41. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 59 / West Greenfield 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 37.6 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue

Depart onto WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

9

1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94: Madison, Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 94: Madison, Milwaukee

5

1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway

Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

22.1 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 41; US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

8

35.1 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72 Toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

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 Addison, WI, road signs point toward Appleton, Cth W: Allenton and Bend.

Appleton

22.1 mi in | ~29m | via I 41; US 41

Cth W: Allenton

35.1 mi in | ~43m

Bend

35.1 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Zoo Freeway	20.4 mi	24m
I 41	13 mi	13m
West Greenfield Avenue	1.4 mi	3m
Main Street	1.2 mi	1m
State Highway 33	0.7 mi	1m
Yellowstone Trail	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Zoo Freeway — 20.4 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 59

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Greenfield Avenue

Use the left lane.

2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 894 West, US 45 North

3

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 94: Madison, Milwaukee Use the slight left lane.

4

Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45

20 mi · 24 min · Zoo Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

13 mi · 13 min · I 41; US 41

Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton Use the slight left lane.

6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 72 Toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Turn left onto WI 33; CTH W

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

8

Continue on WI 33

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 33

9

Turn right onto Yellowstone Trail

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Yellowstone Trail

10

Arrive at destination

Yellowstone Trail

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.8 mi from West Allis, WI · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butler, WI

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

West Bend, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Menomonee Falls, WI

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.3	$3.95	$1.80
Efficient EV	9.4	$3.29	$1.50
EV Truck/SUV	15	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Allis, WI

Night in West Allis on Thursday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addison, WI

Night in Addison on Thursday

Local time

11:50 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.