Drive or Fly: Delafield, WI to Guthrie, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MKE–MKE. At 19 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

31m

Distance

19.3 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 5m

2m in the air

Air Distance

14 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Delafield, WI → MKE 40m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Guthrie, WI 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Delafield, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

Guthrie, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKE and MKE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 47m

9m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Hiawatha Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Delafield, WI → Milwaukee 37m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 9m

Arrival 10m

General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station → Guthrie, WI 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Milwaukee 25 mi, ~37m drive

To General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	31m	3h 5m	1h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$1
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	0 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

19.3 mi 30m

via US 18, I 94, WI 164

Alternative (+2 min)

21.3 mi 33m

via I 94, Guthrie Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Delafield, WI to Guthrie, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.