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Trip from West Allis, WI to Gillett, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

161.9 mi

261 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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West Allis, WI

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Gillett, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Allis, WI to Gillett, WI covers 161.9 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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, US 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.5 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.31 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

81 miles from West Allis, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 97.5 mi 1h 44m
North-South Freeway 20.6 mi 25m
US 41 15.4 mi 16m
State Highway 22 8.2 mi 12m
US 141 6.8 mi 7m
State Hwy 22 4.3 mi 6m
East-West Freeway 4 mi 5m
East Highland Drive 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 97.5 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Continue on I 43; WI 57

98 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 192 A Toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain
11

Merge onto US 41; US 141

15 mi · 16 min · US 41; US 141
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 141

6.8 mi · 7 min · US 141
Exit 187 Toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
14

Turn left onto WI 22

0.5 mi · 46 sec · State Highway 22
15

Continue on WI 22

4.3 mi · 6 min · State Hwy 22
16

Turn right onto East Highland Drive

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Highland Drive
17

Turn right onto WI 22

0.3 mi · 50 sec · North Main Street
18

Continue on WI 22

4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 22
19

Enter roundabout onto WI 22; WI 32

97 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 22
20

Continue on WI 22; WI 32

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
21

Continue on WI 22

258 ft · 4 sec · State Highway 22
22

Continue on WI 22

493 ft · 8 sec · North McKenzie Avenue
23

Continue on WI 22

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North McKenzie Street
24

Turn straight onto South Mackenzie Street

43 ft · 2 sec · South Mackenzie Street
25

Arrive at destination

South Mackenzie Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81 miles from West Allis, WI, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.5 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 36 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gillett, 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 161.9 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from West Allis, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 97.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Manitowoc Rapids, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manitowoc Rapids, WI

81 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

Cedar Grove, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cooperstown, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81 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 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

2.5 mi

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 81

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Milk and Honey Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150.4

Oconto Falls, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19208482445

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.7

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115.7

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 140.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
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...
7
124.6 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Iron Mountain

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 192 A Toward US 41 North, US 141 North: Marinette, Ir...
7
140.8 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | US 141

Keep slight left at fork onto US 141 toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 187 Toward US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.31 one way

$50.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.79 $55.58
premium $4.89 $31.16 $62.31
diesel $5.61 $35.75 $71.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.6 0 $17.00 $7.77
Efficient EV 40.5 0 $14.17 $6.48
EV Truck/SUV 64.8 0 $22.67 $10.36

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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

Afternoon in West Allis on Saturday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gillett, WI

Afternoon in Gillett on Saturday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°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

19 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

3h 11m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 11m highway drive covering 161.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.5 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 25 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 97.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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.

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 13 significant decision points across 161.9 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from West Allis, WI to Gillett, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Iron Mountain along the way.

Iron Mountain

124.6 mi in | ~2h 21m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 161.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Allis, WI to Gillett, WI covers 161.9 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, North-South Freeway, US 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 81 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 $25.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 161.9 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from West Allis, WI to Gillett, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Iron Mountain along the way.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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