How far is West Allis, WI from Delavan, WI?

The driving distance from West Allis, WI to Delavan, WI is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
46.38 mi
00h 57m
Flight
41.76 mi
67.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.76 mi
Kilometers
67.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.38 mi
Kilometers
74.64 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delavan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in West Allis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Allis
2026-04-23T08:11
Arrive Delavan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Allis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From West Allis
23.2 mi
00h 28m
To Delavan
23.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Allis and Delavan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Allis and Delavan.

  1. 1

    Start on West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    39.5 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Delavan

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Geneva Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Geneva Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South 7th Street

    1300 ft · 47 sec · South 7th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1238 ft · 44 sec · East Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · South 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Walworth Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Allis 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
39.5 mi · 85%
Zoo Freeway
3.17 mi · 7%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.52 mi · 3%
East Geneva Street
0.88 mi · 2%
WI 50
0.32 mi · 1%
I 41 South
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

39.5 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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 28m from West Allis
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Delavan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Allis to Delavan?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 23.2 miles from West Allis and 23.2 miles from Delavan.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Allis and Mostly Sunny near Delavan.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Allis and Delavan. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.2 km).

West Allis

#1 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Delavan

#2 Delavan

City in United States of America

Population5,356
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.6437100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allis (-88.00703, 43.01668)
End: Delavan (-88.64371, 42.63307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Allis and Delavan. The current time is 08:11:02.

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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.