Origin
Muskego, WI
Evening in Muskego on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskego, WI to Delafield, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Delafield, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Muskego, WI to Delafield, WI covers 25.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East-West Freeway, South Moorland Road, Moorland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on East-West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
12.8 miles from Muskego, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Muskego, WI to Delafield, WI covers 25.6 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH L / Janesville Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 L / Janesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CTH L / Janesville Road
Turn right onto CTH L / Janesville Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CTH C: Delafield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 285
Toward CTH C: Delafield
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 15.1 mi | 16m |
| South Moorland Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Moorland Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Janesville Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Genesee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 15.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Delafield, WI.
1
Start on Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
2
Turn right onto CTH L
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Janesville Road
3
Turn left onto CTH O
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moorland Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Moorland Road
5
Continue on CTH O
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Moorland Road
6
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
234 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Moorland Road
7
Continue on CTH O
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Moorland Road
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 94
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 285
Toward CTH C: Delafield
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CTH C
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Genesee Street
13
Turn right onto Main Street
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 12.8 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.1 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 25.6 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.8 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delafield, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Muskego, WI.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Muskego, WI
This is one driving day of about 25.6 miles and 37m.
At 25.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on East-West Freeway for about 15.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.8 mi from Muskego, WI · 22m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.8 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delafield, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Delafield, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Delafield, WI
Evening in Delafield on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
37m 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 Muskego, WI to Delafield, WI covers 25.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East-West Freeway, South Moorland Road, Moorland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Muskego, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 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 25.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 L / Janesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Muskego, WI to Delafield, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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