Trip from West Allis, WI to Black Creek, WI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

116.1 mi

187 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 38m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 37m

8 PM

2h 13m

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

This 116.1-mile drive from West Allis, WI, to Black Creek, WI, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 19 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day adventure, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $18. The route primarily utilizes I-41 and Zoo Freeway, making it a highway-focused journey through the Midwest. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this distance, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times. This is a practical option for getting between these two Wisconsin locations with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58 miles from West Allis, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 116.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience, as 89% of this route is on major roadways. You'll cover a substantial 79.4 miles on I-41 without needing to exit, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of your journey will involve Zoo Freeway before merging onto the more expansive I-41. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, allowing you to cover ground quickly. The landscape will likely shift subtly as you move north through Wisconsin, but the focus remains on smooth, uninterrupted travel.

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

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Zoo Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 116.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 22.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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

101.6 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London

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 139 Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London

6

101.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CTH 00

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward CTH 00

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 Black Creek, WI, road signs point toward Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.

Appleton

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

Cth 00

101.6 mi in | ~1h 54m

Wis 15: New London

101.6 mi in | ~1h 54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	79.4 mi	1h 25m
Zoo Freeway	20.4 mi	24m
County Road A	5.9 mi	10m
State Highway 47	3.5 mi	4m
North Lynndale Drive	3.1 mi	5m
West Greenfield Avenue	1.4 mi	3m
West Northland Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
South Main Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 79.4 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Black Creek, 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

79 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 41; US 41

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

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 139 Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London Use the slight right lane.

7

Keep slight right at fork

233 ft · 7 sec

Toward CTH 00

8

Turn straight onto CTH OO

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Northland Avenue

Use the straight lane.

9

Turn left onto CTH A

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Lynndale Drive

Use the left lane.

10

Enter roundabout onto CTH A

117 ft · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

11

Continue on CTH A

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Lynndale Drive

12

Continue on CTH A

5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

13

At end of road, turn left onto WI 47; CTH A

3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 47

14

Continue on WI 47

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

15

Turn right onto WI 54

37 ft · 0 sec · East State Street

16

Arrive at destination

WI 54

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of this 2-hour, 19-minute trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. A morning departure might allow you to arrive in Black Creek with plenty of daylight. With no designated stops mentioned, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a likely exit is over 79 miles on I-41, and your estimated fuel cost is around $18 for the entire trip.

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 58 miles from West Allis, WI, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 miles.

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 26 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58 miles or 1h 7m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Creek, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Allis, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Allis, WI

This is one driving day of about 116.1 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from West Allis, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 79.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58 mi from West Allis, WI · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Fond du Lac, WI

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

Addison, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Fond du Lac, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58 miles from West Allis, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.4 miles.

Arriving in Black Creek, WI

The final approach into Black Creek, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Black Creek, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.15 one way

$36.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.93	$39.86
premium	$4.89	$22.34	$44.68
diesel	$5.61	$25.63	$51.27

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: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.8	$12.19	$5.57
Efficient EV	29	$10.16	$4.64
EV Truck/SUV	46.4	$16.25	$7.43

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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

Evening in West Allis on Thursday

Local time

8:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Black Creek, WI

Evening in Black Creek on Thursday

Local time

8:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°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

3 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

2h 19m 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 Black Creek, WI covers 116.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, Zoo Freeway, County Road A. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 58 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 $18.15 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.