How far is Merrimac, WI from Lake Delton, WI?
The driving distance from Merrimac, WI to Lake Delton, WI is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimac and Lake Delton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimac and Lake Delton.
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Start on School Street
23 m · 7 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Road 78 and 113
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 78 and 113
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Turn right onto State Road 113
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road 113
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Continue on State Highway 113
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 113
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Turn left onto County Highway DL
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway DL
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Continue on State Highway 136
1830 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 136
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Turn left onto South Boulevard West
2206 ft · 50 sec · South Boulevard West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
1.8 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Lake Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · West Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimac and Lake Delton.
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.
South Boulevard West
Merge slight left
7.49 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Merrimac and Sunny near Lake Delton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimac to Lake Delton?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
West Baraboo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Merrimac and 18.7 miles from Lake Delton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merrimac and Sunny near Lake Delton.
Stop Ideas Near West Baraboo
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 West Baraboo.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimac and Lake Delton. Straight-line distance: 17.9 mi (28.81 km).
#1 Merrimac
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 43.3733200, -89.6234600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Delton
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,986 |
| Coordinates | 43.6010900, -89.7937400 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lake Avenue (-89.793738, 43.601022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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