How far is Germantown, WI from Muskego, WI?
The driving distance from Germantown, WI to Muskego, WI is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and Muskego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and Muskego.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
39 m · 11 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1494 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Fond du Lac Avenue
614 ft · 20 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue
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Turn right onto Pilgrim Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Pilgrim Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 41 South, US 45 South
2159 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
963 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
126 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Racine Avenue
74 m · 5 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Racine Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Racine Avenue
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Turn left onto Janesville Road
3275 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 Germantown 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.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Germantown and Sunny near Muskego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown to Muskego?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Wauwatosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Germantown and 17.5 miles from Muskego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Germantown and Sunny near Muskego.
Stop Ideas Near Wauwatosa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wauwatosa.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 22.35 mi (35.97 km).
#1 Germantown
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 19,993 |
| Coordinates | 43.2286200, -88.1103700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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