Origin
Milwaukee, WI
Late night in Milwaukee on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milwaukee, WI to Delafield, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milwaukee, WI
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Delafield, WI
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Trip Overview
This short, 27.1-mile drive from Milwaukee to Delafield in Wisconsin's Midwest region is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 34 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a 95% highway share, making it a quick and efficient journey. You'll primarily travel on the East-West Freeway, with brief stretches on Genesee Street and North Jackson Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is very budget-friendly. It's a straightforward drive with no overnight stops recommended, perfect for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 25.8 mi | 31m |
| Genesee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Jackson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Wisconsin Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Milwaukee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 25.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milwaukee, WI and Delafield, WI.
1
Start on US 18; WI 32
45 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
2
Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Wisconsin Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Jackson Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 794 West
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 794
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East-West Freeway
6
Continue on I 794
17 mi
·
21 min
·
East-West Freeway
Exit 1A
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 285
Toward CTH C: Delafield
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CTH C
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Genesee Street
10
Turn right onto Main Street
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Wisconsin Avenue
Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Jackson Street
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 794 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
Toward I 794 West
6
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CTH C: Delafield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 285
Toward CTH C: Delafield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Delafield, WI
Late night in Delafield on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
22 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
34m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this drive, with 95% of the route on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.8 miles on the East-West Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While the bulk of the journey is on this main artery, you will transition onto Genesee Street and North Jackson Street for the final portions. This means you'll experience a typical freeway drive with occasional brief diversions onto local roads as you approach your destination.
95% 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: 25.8 mi on East-West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and Genesee Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Wisconsin Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 27.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (East Wisconsin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on East-West Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Delafield, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (East Wisconsin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delafield, 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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