How far is Lake Delton, WI from Reedsburg, WI?

The driving distance from Lake Delton, WI to Reedsburg, WI is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.48 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.48 mi
18.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.48 mi
Kilometers
18.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.48 mi
Kilometers
23.31 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reedsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 7:19 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Delton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Delton
2026-04-17T06:54
Arrive Reedsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 7:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Delton
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
Rock Springs
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Lake Delton
7.2 mi
00h 12m
To Reedsburg
7.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Delton and Reedsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Delton and Reedsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West Lake Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · West Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Munroe Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Munroe Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    115 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    118 m · 19 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Delton and Reedsburg.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 23
6.67 mi · 46%
East Main Street
5.67 mi · 39%
West Munroe Avenue
1.25 mi · 9%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
0.82 mi · 6%
West Lake Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 23

Continue on State Highway 23

6.67 mi · 00h 10m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rock Springs
00h 12m from Lake Delton
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Delton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reedsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Delton to Reedsburg?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Rock Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Lake Delton and 7.3 miles from Reedsburg.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Delton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reedsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Rock Springs

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

19 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

37 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

56 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

63 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Delton and Reedsburg. Straight-line distance: 11.48 mi (18.48 km).

Lake Delton

#1 Lake Delton

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,986
Coordinates43.6010900, -89.7937400
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Reedsburg

#2 Reedsburg

City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates43.5324800, -90.0026300
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Delton (-89.79374, 43.60109)
End: Reedsburg (-90.00263, 43.53248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Delton and Reedsburg. The current time is 06:54:16.

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.