Origin
West Allis, WI
Morning in West Allis on Thursday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Allis, WI to Evansville, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
79.2 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
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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Evansville, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Allis, WI to Evansville, WI covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41 South, Zoo Freeway, I 43 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.38 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.
Midpoint
39.6 miles from West Allis, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 79.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 79.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 South 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 Evansville, WI is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Evansville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 South | — | — |
| Zoo Freeway | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
| WI 20 | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| Highway 20 | — | — |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 41 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Evansville, WI.
1
Start on West Greenfield Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South
3
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Zoo Freeway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
5
Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
WI 20: East Troy
6
Keep slight right
190 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn right onto North Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
8
Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
9
Continue on State Highway 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
10
Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
12
Turn right onto State Highway 59
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 59
13
Turn left onto State Highway 59
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 59
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
15
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
State Highway 59
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 59
17
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
394 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 59
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
19
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
20
Merge slight left
4.9 mi
·
7 min
21
Turn right onto Humes Road
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Humes Road
22
Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
23
Turn left onto South Madison Street
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Madison Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 39.6 miles from West Allis, WI, or about 55m into the drive.
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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 55m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving West Allis, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Allis, WI
This is one driving day of about 79.2 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from West Allis, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.6 mi from West Allis, WI · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from West Allis, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Evansville, WI
The final approach into Evansville, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.38 one way
$24.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.59 | $27.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Evansville, WI
Morning in Evansville on Thursday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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 51m 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 Evansville, WI covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41 South, Zoo Freeway, I 43 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.6 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 $12.38 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 Evansville, WI is easy. At 1h 51m 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 Evansville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Allis, WI to Evansville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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