Origin
West Allis, WI
Evening in West Allis on Friday
Local time
7:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Allis, WI to Richfield, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Richfield, WI
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
The drive from West Allis, WI to Richfield, WI covers 21.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Zoo Freeway, West Greenfield Avenue, Holy Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Zoo Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 21.9 miles, with most of the trip on Zoo Freeway and West Greenfield Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on Zoo Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Zoo Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Zoo Freeway and West Greenfield Avenue. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.9 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue
Depart onto WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
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~4m in
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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.
7
20.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
|
WI 167
Take the exit onto WI 167 toward WI 167 West: Holy Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward WI 167 West: Holy Hill Road
5
21.4 mi into trip
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~29m in
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WI 175 / State Highway 175
Enter roundabout onto WI 175 / State Highway 175
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Richfield, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
1.6 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Freeway | 19 mi | 23m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Holy Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 175 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| WI 167 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Zoo Freeway
— 19 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Allis, WI and Richfield, 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 mi
·
23 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto WI 167
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
WI 167
Exit 57
Toward WI 167 West: Holy Hill Road
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto WI 167
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Holy Hill Road
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 175
16 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 175
8
Continue on WI 175
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 175
9
Turn right onto Depot Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Depot Street
10
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Richfield, WI
Evening in Richfield on Friday
Local time
7:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
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
30m 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 Richfield, WI covers 21.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Zoo Freeway, West Greenfield Avenue, Holy Hill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 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 $3.42 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 21.9 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (WI 59 / West Greenfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
On the drive from West Allis, WI to Richfield, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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