Origin
West Allis, WI
Afternoon in West Allis on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Allis, WI to Lebanon, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Trip Overview
West Allis to Lebanon is 45.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via East-West Freeway and County Road F, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to itself. Expect a drive that's primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward connection between two points. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently, suitable for a quick journey without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 28.2 mi | 31m |
| County Road F | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| County Road SC | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| County Highway R | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| WI 16 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| American Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 28.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Lebanon, 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
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Zoo Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 1B-A
Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 94 West: Madison
8
Merge onto I 94
10 mi
·
11 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
18 mi
·
19 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 275
Toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CTH B; CTH F
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road F
12
Continue on CTH F
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
American Street
13
Enter roundabout onto WI 16
236 ft
·
3 sec
·
WI 16
14
Continue on WI 16
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
WI 16
15
Turn right onto CTH SC
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road SC
16
At end of road, turn right onto CTH R
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway R
17
Turn left onto CTH MM
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
18
Arrive at destination
CTH MM
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from West Allis, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
9
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
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 1B-A
Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West: Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 94 West: Madison
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia
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 275
Toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.14 one way
$14.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Lebanon, WI
Afternoon in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 6m 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 route leans heavily into highway driving, with 67% of the journey on faster roads like the East-West Freeway. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 28.2 miles on this freeway, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to County Road F and then County Road SC, the character may shift slightly, but the overall profile remains highway-focused. It’s a drive designed for covering ground efficiently rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on East-West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and County Road F. 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Lebanon, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Sullivan and Ixonia.
Cth F: Sullivan
30.8 mi in
|
~36m
Ixonia
30.8 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on East-West Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lebanon, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lebanon, WI before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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