Origin
Oak Creek, WI
Morning in Oak Creek on Friday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Oak Creek, WI to Delavan, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 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 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Creek, WI
Tom Fisk
Delavan, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Delavan, WI covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Howell Avenue, West Drexel Avenue, I 41 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 55.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Howell Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oak Creek, WI to Delavan, WI is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Oak Creek, WI to Delavan, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Howell Avenue | — | — |
| West Drexel Avenue | — | — |
| I 41 North | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| WI 119 | — | — |
| I 41 | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
| Airport Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Howell Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Creek, WI and Delavan, WI.
1
Start on East Puetz Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Puetz Road
2
Turn right onto South Howell Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Howell Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Drexel Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Drexel Avenue
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
5
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North-South Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass
8
Continue on I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac
9
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
12
Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Delavan
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
WI 50: Delavan
13
Turn right onto East Geneva Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Geneva Street
14
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn slight right onto South 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 7th Street
16
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Washington Street
17
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
South 4th Street
18
Turn right onto East Walworth Avenue
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Walworth Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Oak Creek, WI · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Oak Creek, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delavan, WI
The final approach into Delavan, 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
$8.65 one way
$17.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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, WI
Morning in Delavan on Friday
Local time
9:51 AM
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
14 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 11m 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 Oak Creek, WI to Delavan, WI covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Howell Avenue, West Drexel Avenue, I 41 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Oak Creek, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.65 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 Oak Creek, WI to Delavan, WI is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Oak Creek, WI to Delavan, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Creek, WI to Delavan, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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