Origin
Delafield, WI
Morning in Delafield on Wednesday
Local time
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delafield, WI to Guthrie, WI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delafield, WI
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Guthrie, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Delafield, WI to Guthrie, WI covers 19.3 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Les Paul Parkway, East-West Freeway, State Highway 164 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Les Paul Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.6 miles from Delafield, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 19.3 miles, with most of the trip on Les Paul Parkway and East-West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.6 miles on Les Paul Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Les Paul Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Les Paul Parkway and East-West Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH C / Genesee Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH C / Genesee Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH C / Genesee Street
Turn left onto CTH C / Genesee Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 94 East
8
6.3 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the exit toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 291
Toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha
9
6.6 mi into trip
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~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 318, I 94 East Alternate: Waukesha, Waukesha Bypass, Meadowbrook Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward WI 318, I 94 East Alternate: Waukesha, W...
4
17.4 mi into trip
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~26m in
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Townline Road
Turn left onto Townline Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Delafield, WI and Guthrie, WI, road signs point toward Cth G: Pewaukee, Waukesha and Waukesha Bypass.
Cth G: Pewaukee
6.3 mi in
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~7m
Waukesha
6.3 mi in
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~7m
Waukesha Bypass
6.6 mi in
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~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Les Paul Parkway | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| East-West Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 164 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Meadowbrook Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Townline Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Genesee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Guthrie Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Highway C | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Les Paul Parkway
— 5.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delafield, WI and Guthrie, WI.
1
Start on Main Street
121 ft
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10 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn left onto CTH C
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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Genesee Street
3
Continue on CTH C
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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County Highway C
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 94 East
5
Merge onto I 94
5.5 mi
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5 min
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East-West Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 291
Toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
253 ft
·
6 sec
Toward WI 318, I 94 East Alternate: Waukesha, Waukesha Bypass, Meadowbrook Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto WI 318
1.9 mi
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3 min
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Meadowbrook Road
9
Continue on US 18
5.6 mi
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9 min
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Les Paul Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto WI 164
3.3 mi
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4 min
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State Highway 164
11
Turn left onto Townline Road
1.5 mi
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3 min
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Townline Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto CTH U
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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Guthrie Drive
13
Arrive at destination
CTH U
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.6 miles from Delafield, WI, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.3 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.6 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guthrie, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delafield, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delafield, WI
This is one driving day of about 19.3 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delafield, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Les Paul Parkway for about 5.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.6 mi from Delafield, WI · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Delafield, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Guthrie, WI
The final approach into Guthrie, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Guthrie, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Guthrie, WI
Morning in Guthrie on Wednesday
Local time
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Delafield, WI to Guthrie, WI covers 19.3 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Les Paul Parkway, East-West Freeway, State Highway 164. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Delafield, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH C / Genesee Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Delafield, WI and Guthrie, WI, road signs point toward Cth G: Pewaukee, Waukesha and Waukesha Bypass.
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