How far is Oak Creek, WI from Delavan, WI?
The driving distance from Oak Creek, WI to Delavan, WI is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Creek and Delavan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek and Delavan.
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Start on East Puetz Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road
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Turn right onto South Howell Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue
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Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
2468 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport
2201 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac
911 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
39.6 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Delavan
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto East Geneva Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East Geneva Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto South 7th Street
1300 ft · 47 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1238 ft · 44 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
686 ft · 32 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Walworth Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Creek and Delavan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
39.6 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oak Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Delavan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Creek to Delavan?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Oak Creek and 27.7 miles from Delavan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oak Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Delavan.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
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 Vernon.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Delavan. Straight-line distance: 43.28 mi (69.65 km).
#1 Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,469 |
| Coordinates | 42.8858500, -87.8631400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delavan
City in United States of America
| Population | 5,356 |
| Coordinates | 42.6330700, -88.6437100 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delavan (-88.64371, 42.63307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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