Origin
New Berlin, WI
Morning in New Berlin on Monday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Delavan Lake, WI
Drive Time
58m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Berlin, WI
Esteban Arango
Delavan Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Delavan Lake, WI covers 43.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rock Freeway, State Highway 67, North Walworth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on Rock Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.62 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
21.8 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 43.6 miles, with most of the trip on Rock Freeway and State Highway 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.4 miles on Rock Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rock Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Rock Freeway and State Highway 67. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.1 miles (WI 67 / West Geneva Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 43 South
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay
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 25
Toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay
4
38.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
WI 67 / West Geneva Street
At end of road, turn right onto WI 67 / West Geneva Street
Navigation decision point
5
43.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
South Shore Drive
Turn sharp left onto South Shore Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
43.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Wildwood Drive
Turn right onto Wildwood Drive
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Delavan Lake, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Williams Bay along the way.
Williams Bay
32.3 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Freeway | 30.4 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 67 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| North Walworth Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Geneva Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lake Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| South Shore Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Lincoln Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rock Freeway
— 30.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Delavan Lake, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
West National Avenue
2
Turn left onto CTH O
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Moorland Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 43 South
4
Merge onto I 43
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Rock Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 25
Toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto WI 67
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Lincoln Street
7
Continue on WI 67
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 67
8
At end of road, turn right onto WI 67
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Geneva Street
9
Continue on WI 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 67
10
Continue on North Walworth Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Walworth Road
11
Turn right onto Lake Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Road
12
Continue on Fox Lane
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Fox Lane
13
Turn sharp left onto South Shore Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Drive
14
Continue on Town Line Road
450 ft
·
21 sec
·
Town Line Road
15
Turn right onto Wildwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Wildwood Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Wildwood Drive
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 21.8 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 43.6 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.8 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delavan Lake, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Berlin, 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 New Berlin, WI
This is one driving day of about 43.6 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Berlin, 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 Rock Freeway for about 30.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from New Berlin, WI · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delavan Lake, WI
The final approach into Delavan Lake, 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 Delavan Lake, 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
$6.62 one way
$13.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Delavan Lake, WI
Morning in Delavan Lake on Monday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
12 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
58m 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 New Berlin, WI to Delavan Lake, WI covers 43.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rock Freeway, State Highway 67, North Walworth Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from New Berlin, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.62 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 is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.1 miles (WI 67 / West Geneva Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Delavan Lake, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Williams Bay along the way.
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