How far is Delavan, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Delavan, WI to West Allis, WI is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
46.47 mi
00h 45m
Flight
41.76 mi
67.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.76 mi
Kilometers
67.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.47 mi
Kilometers
74.78 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Delavan
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delavan
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delavan
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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Delavan
23.2 mi
00h 22m
To West Allis
23.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°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 and West Allis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delavan and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walworth Avenue

    1104 ft · 38 sec · East Walworth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    2200 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Geneva Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Geneva Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 43 North

    2567 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

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

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delavan and West Allis.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
39.4 mi · 85%
Zoo Freeway
3.1 mi · 7%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.48 mi · 3%
East Geneva Street
1.04 mi · 2%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 1%
South 7th Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 North

Merge slight left

38.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 22m from Delavan
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delavan and Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delavan to West Allis?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Delavan and 23.2 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delavan and Mostly Sunny near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Potter Lake, 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 Potter Lake.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delavan and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.2 km).

Delavan

#1 Delavan

City in United States of America

Population5,356
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.6437100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
West Allis

#2 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Walworth Avenue (-88.643719, 42.633054)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 and West Allis. The current time is 06:36:47.

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.