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

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to Delavan Lake, WI is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
44.6 mi
01h 16m
Flight
41.28 mi
66.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.28 mi
Kilometers
66.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.6 mi
Kilometers
71.77 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delavan Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-23T01:04
Arrive Delavan Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
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
Wheatland
WI

Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
22.2 mi
00h 38m
To Delavan Lake
22.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°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 Kenosha and Delavan Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 50

    98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 50

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 50

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harris Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Harris Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Geneva Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Geneva Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 67

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67

  15. 15

    Continue on North Walworth Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Walworth Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    2935 ft · 2 min · Lake Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fox Lane

    720 ft · 39 sec · Fox Lane

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto South Shore Drive

    1676 ft · 1 min · South Shore Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Town Line Road

    137 m · 22 sec · Town Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wildwood Drive

    844 ft · 37 sec · Wildwood Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
17.5 mi · 39%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 31%
Geneva Road
2.28 mi · 5%
North Walworth Road
2.25 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.72 mi · 4%
East Geneva Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Continue on 75th Street

13.9 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatland
00h 38m from Kenosha
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha and Mostly Sunny near Delavan Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Wheatland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Kenosha and 22.4 miles from Delavan Lake.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wheatland

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

45 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

54 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

65 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and Delavan Lake. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.43 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Delavan Lake

#2 Delavan Lake

Census designated place

Population2,649
Coordinates42.5841800, -88.6326000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenosha (-87.82119, 42.58474)
End: Delavan Lake (-88.6326, 42.58418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.84
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.92 $11.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.65 $7.31 $14.61
Diesel $5.30 $8.33 $16.65

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 Kenosha and Delavan Lake. The current time is 01:04:00.

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.