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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.31 mi
01h 11m
Flight
43.28 mi
69.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.28 mi
Kilometers
69.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.31 mi
Kilometers
89.02 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delavan
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 9:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Creek
2026-04-15T07:05
Arrive Delavan
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Creek
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
Vernon
WI

Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Oak Creek
27.7 mi
00h 35m
To Delavan
27.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Puetz Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Puetz Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Howell Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Howell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Drexel Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee

    2468 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport

    2201 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac

    911 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Delavan

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Geneva Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Geneva Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South 7th Street

    1300 ft · 47 sec · South 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1238 ft · 44 sec · East Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Walworth Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
40.9 mi · 74%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 8%
East Puetz Road
2.44 mi · 4%
North-South Freeway
1.63 mi · 3%
West Drexel Avenue
1.15 mi · 2%
South Howell Avenue
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 35m from Oak Creek
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

31 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

35 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Creek and Delavan. Straight-line distance: 43.28 mi (69.65 km).

Oak Creek

#1 Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population36,469
Coordinates42.8858500, -87.8631400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Delavan

#2 Delavan

City in United States of America

Population5,356
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.6437100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Creek (-87.86314, 42.88585)
End: Delavan (-88.64371, 42.63307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Creek and Delavan. The current time is 07:05:33.

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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.