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Trip from West Allis, WI to LeRoy, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

56 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

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

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Downtown LeRoy, WI, WI

LeRoy, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Allis, WI to LeRoy, WI covers 56 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, Zoo Freeway, County Road Y for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 56 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 56 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and Zoo Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26 miles on I 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 26 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56 miles you will encounter 9 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 (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 9 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
5
48.1 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward WI 67: Lomira, Cambellsport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WI 67: Lomira, Cambellsport
5
48.4 mi into trip | ~57m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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 LeRoy, WI, road signs point toward Appleton and Cambellsport.

Appleton

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

Cambellsport

48.1 mi in | ~57m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 26 mi 27m
Zoo Freeway 20.4 mi 24m
County Road Y 4 mi 7m
Lomira Drive 2.2 mi 5m
West Greenfield Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Church Street 1.2 mi 2m
State Highway 67 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 26 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

26 mi · 27 min · I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton Use the slight left lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward WI 67: Lomira, Cambellsport
7

Keep slight left at fork

121 ft · 3 sec
8

Turn left onto WI 67; CTH H

234 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 67
9

Continue on WI 67; CTH H

1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Street
10

Continue on CTH H

2.2 mi · 5 min · Lomira Drive
11

Turn left onto CTH Y

4.0 mi · 7 min · County Road Y
12

Arrive at destination

CTH Y

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28 mi from West Allis, WI · 35m into the drive

Downtown Butler, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Butler, WI

28 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

Butler, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Addison, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28 miles from West Allis, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in LeRoy, WI

The final approach into LeRoy, 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

$8.75 one way

$17.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.61 $19.23
premium $4.89 $10.78 $21.55
diesel $5.61 $12.36 $24.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.8 0 $5.88 $2.69
Efficient EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
EV Truck/SUV 22.4 0 $7.84 $3.58

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 Thursday

Local time

4:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

LeRoy, WI

Afternoon in LeRoy on Thursday

Local time

4:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Butler, WI

28 mi in

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

5 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 12m 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 LeRoy, WI covers 56 miles and takes about 1h 12m 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 Y. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28 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 $8.75 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between West Allis, WI and LeRoy, WI, road signs point toward Appleton and Cambellsport.

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