How far is Hudson, WI from Muskego, WI?

The driving distance from Hudson, WI to Muskego, WI is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.83 mi
04h 48m
Flight
270.52 mi
435.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.52 mi
Kilometers
435.36 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.83 mi
Kilometers
498.63 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Muskego
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Hudson
154.7 mi
02h 24m
To Muskego
155.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Muskego.

  1. 1

    Start on Second Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Second Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    177 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Moorland Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Janesville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pioneer Drive

    44 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
239 mi · 77%
I 94
60.9 mi · 20%
South Moorland Road
7.27 mi · 2%
Janesville Road
1.82 mi · 1%
Second Street
0.74 mi
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 10m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
270.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 24m from Hudson
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near Muskego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Muskego?

The road trip is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Hudson and 155.1 miles from Muskego.

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

The direct path is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.22 one way or $82.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near Muskego.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

20 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 270.52 mi (435.36 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in and county seat of St.

Population8,813
Coordinates44.9746900, -92.7568700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Muskego

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Second Street (-92.75692, 44.974687)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.93 gal
41.39 L · about $41.22
Round trip
$82.43
21.86 gal · 82.78 L
Estimated CO2
97.1 kg one way
Round trip: 194.3 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.22 $82.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.49 $92.97
Premium $4.65 $50.87 $101.74
Diesel $5.30 $57.97 $115.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Muskego. The current time is 20:27:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.