How far is Delafield, WI from Muskego, WI?

The driving distance from Delafield, WI to Muskego, WI is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
25.26 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.14 mi
27.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.14 mi
Kilometers
27.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.26 mi
Kilometers
40.66 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Return by in Delafield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delafield
2026-04-23T03:18
Arrive Muskego
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Delafield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waukesha
WI

City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Delafield
12.6 mi
00h 16m
To Muskego
12.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Delafield and Muskego.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delafield and Muskego.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    37 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    2006 ft · 42 sec · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway C

    812 ft · 22 sec · County Highway C

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 East

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    14.8 mi · 16 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

    56 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Moorland Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Janesville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pioneer Drive

    44 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delafield and Muskego.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
14.8 mi · 59%
South Moorland Road
7.27 mi · 29%
Janesville Road
1.82 mi · 7%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi · 2%
Genesee Street
0.38 mi · 2%
I 94 East
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

14.8 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waukesha
00h 16m from Delafield
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delafield and Mostly Sunny near Muskego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delafield to Muskego?

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Delafield and 12.7 miles from Muskego.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delafield and Mostly Sunny near Muskego.

Stop Ideas Near Waukesha

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waukesha and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waukesha.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

26 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

26 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

42 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

68 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delafield and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 17.14 mi (27.58 km).

Delafield

#1 Delafield

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,935
Coordinates43.0608400, -88.4037100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Muskego

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-88.403709, 43.060865)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.71
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.36 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.79 $7.57
Premium $4.65 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.30 $4.72 $9.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Delafield and Muskego. The current time is 03:18:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.