How far is Burlington, WI from Muskego, WI?
The driving distance from Burlington, WI to Muskego, WI is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Muskego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Muskego.
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Start on East Jefferson Street
78 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Pine Street
980 ft · 25 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
6.3 mi · 10 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 36
6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 36
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Turn left onto West Loomis Road
775 ft · 17 sec · West Loomis Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway Y
8 m · 1 sec · County Highway Y
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway Y
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway Y
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Continue on Racine Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway Y
23 m · 2 sec · Racine Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Racine Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Racine Avenue
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Turn right onto Janesville Road
3236 ft · 1 min · Janesville Road
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Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Muskego.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Milwaukee Avenue
Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
6.32 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Muskego?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Burlington and 9 miles from Muskego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskego.
Stop Ideas Near Waterford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 17.21 mi (27.69 km).
#1 Burlington
Fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,898 |
| Coordinates | 42.6780700, -88.2762000 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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