Buffalo Grove to West Bend: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.7 miles 142.8 km · straight line
110.9 miles estimated 178.5 km · driving distance
2h 14min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
353° N bearing direction

How far is Buffalo Grove from West Bend?

The distance from Buffalo Grove to West Bend is 88.7 miles (142.8 km) as the crow flies. West Bend is located N of Buffalo Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.9 miles, taking about 2h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo Grove in Illinois and West Bend in Wisconsin.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo Grove and West Bend. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo Grove to West Bend

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 14min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 41min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 7min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo Grove & West Bend

Quick Facts

Buffalo Grove
42.15°N, 87.96°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
West Bend
43.43°N, 88.18°W
America/Chicago
273m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 280.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients