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Trip from Muskego, WI to Delavan, WI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

37.4 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Muskego, WI, WI

Muskego, WI

Vladimir Srajber

city in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States

Delavan, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Muskego, WI to Delavan, WI covers 37.4 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Janesville Road, Racine Avenue, South Racine Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.85 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

18.7 miles from Muskego, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 37.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Janesville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,045 ft 802 ft

Total Climb

444 ft

Total Descent

310 ft

Highest Point

1,045 ft

~26.7 mi in

Elevation Range

244 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Muskego, WI to Delavan, WI is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Muskego, WI to Delavan, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Janesville Road
Racine Avenue
South Racine Avenue
I 43 South
Rock Freeway
WI 50
East Geneva Street
South 7th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Janesville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Delavan, WI.

1

Start on Pioneer Drive

95 ft · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive
2

Turn left onto Janesville Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Janesville Road
3

Turn right onto Racine Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Racine Avenue

98 ft · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue
5

Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · South Racine Avenue
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 43 South

266 ft · 6 sec · I 43 South
7

Exit the roundabout onto I 43 South

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 43 South
8

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

32 mi · 34 min · Rock Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Delavan

0.3 mi · 42 sec · WI 50: Delavan
10

Turn right onto East Geneva Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Geneva Street
11

Turn slight right

217 ft · 4 sec
12

Turn slight right onto South 7th Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · South 7th Street
13

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · East Washington Street
14

Turn right onto South 4th Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · South 4th Street
15

Turn right onto East Walworth Avenue

30 ft · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue
16

Arrive at your destination

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 18.7 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 23m into the drive.

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 37 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.7 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delavan, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Muskego, WI.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muskego, WI

This is one driving day of about 37.4 miles and 46m.

At 37.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.7 mi from Muskego, WI · 23m into the drive

Downtown Spring Prairie, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Spring Prairie, WI

19 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

Darien, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Spring Prairie, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Delavan, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Delavan, 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

$5.85 one way

$11.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.42 $12.84
premium $4.89 $7.20 $14.39
diesel $5.61 $8.26 $16.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.27 $1.50
EV Truck/SUV 15 0 $5.24 $2.39

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Muskego, WI

Evening in Muskego on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delavan, WI

Evening in Delavan on Wednesday

Local time

6:34 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

23 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

46m 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 Delavan, WI covers 37.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Janesville Road, Racine Avenue, South Racine Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 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 $5.85 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.
The drive from Muskego, WI to Delavan, WI is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Muskego, WI to Delavan, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Muskego, WI to Delavan, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 802 ft to 1,045 ft elevation with about 444 ft of total climbing.

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