How far is Delavan Lake, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Delavan Lake, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.74 mi
00h 58m
Flight
48.39 mi
77.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.39 mi
Kilometers
77.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.74 mi
Kilometers
89.71 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Return by in Delavan Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delavan Lake
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delavan Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mukwonago
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Delavan Lake
28.8 mi
00h 29m
To Milwaukee
27 mi
00h 29m

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
74°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 Delavan Lake and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delavan Lake and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on Wildwood Drive

    844 ft · 42 sec · Wildwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Town Line Road

    137 m · 20 sec · Town Line Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    1676 ft · 1 min · South Shore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Fox Lane

    720 ft · 32 sec · Fox Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Road

    2935 ft · 2 min · Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Walworth Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Walworth Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 67

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67

  8. 8

    Continue on West Geneva Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Geneva Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 67

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 67

    1081 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 67

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    937 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delavan Lake and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 67
41.1 mi · 74%
East-West Freeway
5.7 mi · 10%
Zoo Freeway
3.68 mi · 7%
North Walworth Road
2.25 mi · 4%
West Geneva Street
1.07 mi · 2%
I 94 East
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 67

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mukwonago
00h 29m from Delavan Lake
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delavan Lake and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delavan Lake to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mukwonago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Delavan Lake and 27 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delavan Lake and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Mukwonago

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mukwonago, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

34 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

39 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

57 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delavan Lake and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 48.39 mi (77.88 km).

Delavan Lake

#1 Delavan Lake

Census designated place

Population2,649
Coordinates42.5841800, -88.6326000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Milwaukee

#2 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Wildwood Drive (-88.632596, 42.584089)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

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 Delavan Lake and Milwaukee. The current time is 02:24:30.

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.