How far is City of Janesville, WI from Muskego, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Muskego, WI is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.17 mi
01h 02m
Flight
46.89 mi
75.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.89 mi
Kilometers
75.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.17 mi
Kilometers
96.83 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Sat, Apr 25, 5:56 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 25, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-25T16:53
Arrive Muskego
Sat, Apr 25, 5:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
30 mi
00h 31m
To Muskego
30.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Muskego.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Muskego.

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Racine Street

    136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    38.2 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue

    696 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH Y South: Racine Avenue

    134 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Racine Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Racine Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Janesville Road

    3275 ft · 1 min · Janesville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pioneer Drive

    29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Muskego.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
44.3 mi · 74%
South Racine Avenue
2.26 mi · 4%
Janesville Road
0.62 mi · 1%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Ruger Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
CTH Y
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

East Racine Street

Merge slight left

38.2 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 31m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Muskego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Muskego?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from City of Janesville and 30.1 miles from Muskego.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Muskego.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn.

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 46.89 mi (75.46 km).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Muskego

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Muskego. The current time is 16:53:29.

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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.