Origin
West Allis, WI
Afternoon in West Allis on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Allis, WI to Cooperstown, WI
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
100.7 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Allis, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from West Allis, WI to Cooperstown, WI covers 100.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, North-South Freeway, East-West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.5 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.30 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from West Allis, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 100.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.5 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 100.7 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 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~4m in
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I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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
8
6.3 mi into trip
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~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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du L...
6
97.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward WI 147, CTH Z: Maribel, Mishicot
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 164
Toward WI 147, CTH Z: Maribel, Mishicot
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 70.5 mi | 1h 15m |
| North-South Freeway | 20.6 mi | 25m |
| East-West Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| County Road R | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South 84th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| WI 147 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Kearney Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Cooperstown, WI.
1
Start on WI 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the none lane.
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 none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
8
Merge onto I 43
21 mi
·
25 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 43; WI 57
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 43; WI 57
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 164
Toward WI 147, CTH Z: Maribel, Mishicot
11
Keep slight right at fork
170 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn straight onto WI 147
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
WI 147
13
Turn left onto CTH R
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road R
14
Arrive at destination
CTH R
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 50.3 miles from West Allis, WI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cooperstown, 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 100.7 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Allis, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.3 mi from West Allis, WI · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from West Allis, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.
Arriving in Cooperstown, WI
The final approach into Cooperstown, 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 Cooperstown, 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
$15.30 one way
$30.59 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.44 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Cooperstown, WI
Afternoon in Cooperstown on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m 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 Cooperstown, WI covers 100.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, North-South Freeway, East-West Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 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 $15.30 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 100.7 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.
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.
The route from West Allis, WI to Cooperstown, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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