How far is Wauwatosa, WI from Delavan Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Wauwatosa, WI to Delavan Lake, WI is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauwatosa and Delavan Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa and Delavan Lake.
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Start on West State Street
42 m · 6 sec · West State Street
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Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
110 m · 22 sec · West Menomonee River Parkway
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Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
876 ft · 30 sec · Harmonee Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
158 m · 16 sec · Harwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Glenview Avenue
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Turn right onto West Bluemound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Bluemound Road
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Turn left onto I 41 South, US 45 South
2184 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
34.8 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay
1610 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Street
951 ft · 23 sec · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Geneva Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Geneva Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on North Walworth Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Walworth Road
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Turn right onto Lake Road
2935 ft · 2 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Fox Lane
720 ft · 39 sec · Fox Lane
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Turn sharp left onto South Shore Drive
1676 ft · 1 min · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Town Line Road
137 m · 22 sec · Town Line Road
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Turn right onto Wildwood Drive
844 ft · 37 sec · Wildwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wauwatosa and Delavan Lake.
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
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
34.8 mi · 00h 38m
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 Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Delavan Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauwatosa to Delavan Lake?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Wauwatosa and 26.5 miles from Delavan Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauwatosa and Chance Rain Showers near Delavan Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake
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 Potter Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauwatosa and Delavan Lake. Straight-line distance: 45.13 mi (72.63 km).
#1 Wauwatosa
A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 48,084 |
| Coordinates | 43.0494600, -88.0075900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delavan Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,649 |
| Coordinates | 42.5841800, -88.6326000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delavan Lake (-88.6326, 42.58418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
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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