Origin
Delavan Lake, WI
Evening in Delavan Lake on Friday
Local time
5:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delavan Lake, WI to Milwaukee, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delavan Lake, WI
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Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 57.6-mile drive from Delavan Lake to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 17 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this route is budget-friendly. The majority of your journey will be on highways, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Midwest locations. You'll spend most of your time on I-43 and State Highway 67, with a brief stint on the East-West Freeway. This drive offers a practical and quick connection within Wisconsin.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 88% of this 57.6-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.4 miles on I-43, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate driving, you will transition onto State Highway 67 and the East-West Freeway, providing some variation. The road character is largely about efficient travel, with minimal slowdowns and a focus on getting you to Milwaukee smoothly. It's a driving experience that prioritizes reaching your destination over extensive scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 67. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45.7 miles in near US 45.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 45.7 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
45.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fon...
8
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B-A
Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
8
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
6
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
I 794 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 794 / East-West Freeway toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 310C
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Delavan Lake, WI to Milwaukee, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
Madison
45.7 mi in
|
~59m
|
via US 45
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 34.4 mi | 37m |
| State Highway 67 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| East-West Freeway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Zoo Freeway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Walworth Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West Geneva Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 45 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 34.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delavan Lake, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on Wildwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Wildwood Drive
2
Turn left onto Town Line Road
450 ft
·
19 sec
·
Town Line Road
3
Continue on South Shore Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Drive
4
Turn sharp right onto Fox Lane
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Fox Lane
5
Continue on Lake Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Road
6
Turn left onto North Walworth Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Walworth Road
7
Continue on WI 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 67
8
Continue on WI 67
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Geneva Street
9
Turn left onto WI 67
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 67
10
Continue on WI 67
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 67
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
12
Merge onto I 43
34 mi
·
37 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 45
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
14
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 1B-A
Toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 94
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 794
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East-West Freeway
Exit 310C
Toward I 794 East: Lakefront, Port of Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 1E
Toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
21
Turn slight right
309 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Jackson Street South
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Saint Paul Avenue
23
Turn right onto WI 32
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 18; WI 32
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Delavan Lake, WI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Delavan Lake, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milwaukee, WI
The final approach into Milwaukee, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.01 one way
$18.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.89 | $19.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Milwaukee, WI
Evening in Milwaukee on Friday
Local time
5:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
1h 17m 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 Delavan Lake, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, State Highway 67, East-West Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Delavan Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.01 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 57.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 45.7 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Delavan Lake, WI to Milwaukee, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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