Origin
Delavan, WI
Night in Delavan on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delavan, WI to Muskego, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
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.
Delavan, WI
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Muskego, WI
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Trip Overview
This 37.3-mile drive from Delavan, WI, to Muskego, WI, is a quick 37-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a brief stint on I-43 North, making it a straightforward journey within the Midwest. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, so you won't need to budget much for gas. With no designated stops and no particularly long stretches on the highway, this route offers flexibility for spontaneous detours or a relaxed pace. It's an easy excursion, ideal for those looking for a short hop between Wisconsin towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 32 mi | 34m |
| South Racine Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East Geneva Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Janesville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Walworth Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 32 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delavan, WI and Muskego, WI.
1
Start on WI 11; CTH O
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Walworth Avenue
2
Turn right onto South 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
3
Turn left onto WI 50
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Geneva Street
4
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 43 North
5
Merge onto I 43
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 54
Toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
439 ft
·
10 sec
Toward CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
8
Turn straight onto CTH Y
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Racine Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto CTH L
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Janesville Road
10
Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Delavan, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 34.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 50 / East Geneva Street
Turn left onto WI 50 / East Geneva Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 43 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 43 North
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54
Toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
6
34.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
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 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $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.
Destination
Muskego, WI
Night in Muskego on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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 warmer 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for most of this 37.3-mile route. You'll be maneuvering through town on South 7th Street and East Geneva Street before merging onto I-43 North for a portion of the journey. The highway share is 0%, meaning the majority of your time will be spent on roads with more frequent intersections and potentially lower speed limits. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch defined and the duration is only 37 minutes, the road character is likely to be consistently local with limited time on faster-paced highway driving.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and South Racine Avenue. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near WI 50 / East Geneva Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.3 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.6 miles (WI 50 / East Geneva Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Delavan, WI
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (WI 50 / East Geneva Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Muskego, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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