How far is Lake Delton, WI from Brantwood, WI?
The driving distance from Lake Delton, WI to Brantwood, WI is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Delton and Brantwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Delton and Brantwood.
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Start on West Lake Avenue
20 m · 8 sec · West Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
1.8 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
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Turn right
1215 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
50.5 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight right
46.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 8: Prentice
118 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right
22.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto County Road D
1 km · 2 min · County Road D
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Turn right onto Brantwood Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Brantwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brantwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Delton and Brantwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
Continue straight
50.5 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Delton and Mostly Sunny near Brantwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Delton to Brantwood?
The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knowlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Lake Delton and 89.6 miles from Brantwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.99 one way or $49.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Delton and Mostly Sunny near Brantwood.
Stop Ideas Near Knowlton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knowlton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Delton and Brantwood. Straight-line distance: 136.46 mi (219.61 km).
#1 Lake Delton
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,986 |
| Coordinates | 43.6010900, -89.7937400 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brantwood
Located in North Central Wisconsin within Price County, this unincorporated community is situated amidst the dense forests and wetlands of the Northwoods region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.5627400, -90.1151500 |
| Altitude | 515 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brantwood (-90.11515, 45.56274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $24.99 | $49.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $29.14 | $58.28 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $38.91 | $77.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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