Origin
Whitefish Bay, WI
Afternoon in Whitefish Bay on Monday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitefish Bay, WI to West Allis, WI
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
170.7 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
14 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
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.
Whitefish Bay, WI
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West Allis, WI
Tom Fisk
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 $24.41 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 .
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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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
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~1h 10m in
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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
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~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
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~3h 16m in
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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
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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
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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 80 miles or 1h 40m 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 80 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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.41 one way
$48.82 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.91 | $53.82 |
| premium | $4.80 | $30.34 | $60.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.70 | $71.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Bayshore Town Center - Tesla Supercharger
Glendale, WI
Tesla
12 DCFC
AmericInn by Wyndham Sturgeon Bay - Tesla Supercharger
Sturgeon Bay, WI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Festival Foods - Tesla Supercharger
Manitowoc, WI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Festival Foods - Tesla Supercharger
Sheboygan, WI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Heiser Ford - DCFC
Glendale, WI
Blink Network
6 DCFC
Dorsch Ford
Green Bay, WI
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Comfort Inn & Suites - Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WI
FCN
4 DCFC
Gordie Boucher Ford of Thiensville
Thiensville, WI
SYNERGEV
4 DCFC
Tesla: 4
EV Connect: 3
ChargePoint Network: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
FCN: 1
SYNERGEV: 1
ABM: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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.
Destination
West Allis, WI
Afternoon in West Allis on Monday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
2 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 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 $25.93 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.
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