How far is Chippewa Falls, WI from Muskego, WI?

The driving distance from Chippewa Falls, WI to Muskego, WI is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.25 mi
03h 51m
Flight
214.25 mi
344.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.25 mi
Kilometers
344.81 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.25 mi
Kilometers
409.17 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Wed, May 13, 2:41 AM CDT
Return by in Chippewa Falls
Wed, May 13, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chippewa Falls
2026-05-12T22:49
Arrive Muskego
Wed, May 13, 2:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chippewa Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Chippewa Falls
126.9 mi
01h 55m
To Muskego
127.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chippewa Falls and Muskego.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chippewa Falls and Muskego.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bridge Street

    874 ft · 35 sec · North Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West River Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West River Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

    56 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Moorland Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Janesville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pioneer Drive

    44 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chippewa Falls and Muskego.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 66%
I 94
60.9 mi · 24%
West River Street
14.8 mi · 6%
South Moorland Road
7.27 mi · 3%
Janesville Road
1.82 mi · 1%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
214.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 55m from Chippewa Falls
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chippewa Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Muskego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chippewa Falls to Muskego?

The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Chippewa Falls and 127.3 miles from Muskego.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chippewa Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Muskego.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lyndon Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndon Station.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa Falls and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 214.25 mi (344.81 km).

Chippewa Falls

#1 Chippewa Falls

City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,407
Coordinates44.9369100, -91.3929300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Muskego

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bridge Street (-91.392986, 44.936876)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.96 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.65
17.94 gal · 67.92 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.83 $67.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.15 $76.30
Premium $4.65 $41.75 $83.49
Diesel $5.30 $47.58 $95.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chippewa Falls and Muskego. The current time is 22:49:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.