Delavan, WI Road Trips
Plan drives from Delavan, WI with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
229.2 mi
Eau Claire, WI
Quickest Drive
3h 12m
De Pere, WI
Plan Around Delavan, WI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Delavan, WI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Delavan, WI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Delavan, WI
Delavan, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,531
Median Income
$71,121
Median Home Value
$194,500
Median Age
38.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Delavan, WI
A sampling of people born in Delavan, WI.
Ned Hollister
1876–1924
American zoologist and botanical collector (1876 – 1924)
Kenneth Goff
1914–1972
American minister
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Delavan, WI.
A. H. Allyn House
house in Delavan, Wisconsin, United States
Delavan Post Office
post office in Delavan, United States
Delavan's Vitrified Brick Street
street in Delavan, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1570241), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Delavan, WI
Delavan is a city in central, western Walworth County, in Southeast Wisconsin. Delavan is home to Lake Delavan and Comus Lakes, and to Lake Lawn Resort.
The Delavan area was inhabited by Native Americans as early as 1000 BC, including the original mound builders and later by the Potawatomi. When Wisconsin became a state in 1848, development began and the City was home to roughly 26 circus companies between 1847 and 1894. This rich circus history is reflected across the city in statues and murals. After the circus companies closed or moved on, the city's tourism industry picked up with Lake Lawn Resort as a major attraction. Though Lake Lawn had some difficult years, it is open and is again popular with vacationers. Delavan has a large Hispanic population: roughly 24% of the population in 2024. The exceptional diversity of the community is reflected in the downtown, where English and Spanish businesses stand beside each other.
Downtown Delavan, Intersection of Walworth Avenue and 3rd Street. Home of numerous quaint restaurants, bakeries, antique stores, clothing retailers and the famous circus statues at Water Tower Park. Paul Lange Arboretum, N.Terrace Street. One of Delavan's two arboretums, the Paul Lange Arboretum is also a canoe launch for Lake Comus and has a 1½-mile nature trail. Rudy Lange Sledding Hill, Washington and Terrace. During the winter, the Rudy Lange Sledding Hill is a major attraction for the city's kids.
Elizabeth's Cafe, 322 East Walworth Avenue, ☏ +1 262 728-3383. A country cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Combo specials are inexpensive and delicious.
1 The Inn Between, 1522 Beckman Dr (Hwy 50 to North Shore Dr. to Beckman Dr.), ☏ +1 262 728-9824. The historic "Inn Between" bar & grill on Delavan Lake is on 70 feet of prime waterfront with 2 piers to cater to the lake clientele and a large parking lot for those traveling by car or cycle. The last true tavern left on Delavan Lake features inside and outside dining along with a spacious picnic area for fun and games. Known as "the place to be" the Inn Between has many upgraded amenities including 10 beers on tap, outside deck with lakeviews and a Tiki Bar.
Delavan is accessible via Interstate 43 and is within 5 miles of US Route 14. Routes 50 and 11 are the primary east-west thoroughfares.
Delavan can be traveled by car or on foot. WI 11 and 50 provide access to the vast majority of the city.
Travel tips adapted from Delavan on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
Trips to Delavan, WI
Nearby Hubs
Other cities within driving distance of Delavan, WI that also have route pages.
Escape Planner
Where to go from Delavan, WI?
Curated day trips, weekend getaways, and overnight routes — grouped by how much time you have and the kind of trip you want.
Drives from Delavan, WI in your inbox
Monthly note with new routes, weekend drive ideas, and seasonal picks for WI. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Browse more WI road trips or choose a route from Delavan, WI above.