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Trip from Whitefish Bay, WI to West Allis, WI

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

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

170.7 mi

275 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 13m ★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m

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

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village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Whitefish Bay, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Whitefish Bay, WI to West Allis, WI covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, State Highway 57, State Highway 42/57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.1 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.69 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

85.3 miles from Whitefish Bay, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 170.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

This is a 3h 25m highway drive covering 170.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and State Highway 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.1 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 19 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 113.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 57. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near WI 57 / State Highway 57.

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 170.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.4 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | WI 57 / State Highway 57

At end of road, turn left onto WI 57 / State Highway 57

Navigation decision point

5
52.1 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
165.2 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West: Madison

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72D Toward I 94 West: Madison
5
166 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
169.1 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in

Take the exit toward 68th Street, 70th Street

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

Exit 307A Toward 68th Street, 70th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 113.1 mi 2h 4m
State Highway 57 38.5 mi 45m
State Highway 42/57 10.8 mi 17m
East-West Freeway 3.1 mi 4m
Whitefish Bay Road 2.4 mi 6m
South 76th Street 0.8 mi 2m
West O'Connor Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Greenfield Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 113.1 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay, WI and West Allis, WI.

1

Start on this road

15 ft · 1 sec · this road
2

Continue on Whitefish Bay Road

2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto WI 57

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 57
4

Turn left onto WI 42; WI 57

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
5

Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57

129 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
6

Continue on WI 42; WI 57

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
7

Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57

131 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
8

Continue on WI 42; WI 57

8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 42/57
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on WI 57

34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
11

Merge onto I 43

113 mi · 2 hr 4 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 72D Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 94

3.1 mi · 4 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 307A Toward 68th Street, 70th Street
15

Continue on West O'Connor Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West O'Connor Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Continue on West O'Connor Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West O'Connor Street
17

Turn left onto South 76th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 76th Street
18

Turn left onto WI 59

67 ft · 2 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
19

Arrive at destination

WI 59

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 85.3 miles from Whitefish Bay, WI, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.1 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 38 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.3 miles or 1h 46m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Allis, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay, WI

This is one driving day of about 170.7 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Whitefish Bay, 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 113.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.3 mi from Whitefish Bay, WI · 1h 46m into the drive

Downtown Cooperstown, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cooperstown, WI

85 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

Bellevue, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manitowoc Rapids, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from Whitefish Bay, 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 113.1 miles.

Arriving in West Allis, WI

The final approach into West Allis, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Allis, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2.5 mi

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

2.2 mi

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 170.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 170.7

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.3

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 170.7

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.8

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 170.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Grizzly Scenic Air Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 12.2

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

+19204937315

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.69 one way

$53.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.30 $58.60
premium $4.89 $32.85 $65.70
diesel $5.61 $37.69 $75.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.2 0 $17.92 $8.19
Efficient EV 42.7 0 $14.94 $6.83
EV Truck/SUV 68.3 0 $23.90 $10.92

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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

Whitefish Bay, WI

Late night in Whitefish Bay on Saturday

Local time

3:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Allis, WI

Late night in West Allis on Saturday

Local time

3:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Cooperstown, WI

85 mi in

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

7 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

3h 25m 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 Whitefish Bay, WI to West Allis, WI covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, State Highway 57, State Highway 42/57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.3 miles from Whitefish Bay, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 170.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.4 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Whitefish Bay, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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