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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Muskego, WI is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.58 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.9 mi
30.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.9 mi
Kilometers
30.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.38 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-19T05:29
Arrive Muskego
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
West Allis
WI

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

From Menomonee Falls
13.7 mi
00h 15m
To Muskego
13.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

    589 ft · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South

    2188 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue

    963 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

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

    126 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Racine Avenue

    74 m · 5 sec · South Racine Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue

    574 ft · 12 sec · South Racine Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Racine Avenue

    34 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Racine Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Janesville Road

    3275 ft · 1 min · Janesville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pioneer Drive

    29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
16.6 mi · 60%
I 43 South
6.74 mi · 24%
South Racine Avenue
2.45 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 3%
Janesville Road
0.62 mi · 2%
CTH Y
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
18.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Allis
00h 15m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Muskego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

West Allis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Menomonee Falls and 13.8 miles from Muskego.

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

The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Muskego.

Stop Ideas Near West Allis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Allis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Allis.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

8 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

34 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

82 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 18.9 mi (30.41 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Muskego

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Appleton Avenue (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.13 $8.25
Premium $4.65 $4.51 $9.03
Diesel $5.30 $5.14 $10.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Muskego. The current time is 05:29:20.

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.