How far is Muskego, WI from Brookfield, WI?

The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Brookfield, WI is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.99 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.82 mi
17.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.82 mi
Kilometers
17.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.99 mi
Kilometers
19.3 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Tue, Apr 28, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Muskego
Tue, Apr 28, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskego
2026-04-28T23:02
Arrive Brookfield
Tue, Apr 28, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Muskego
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
New Berlin
WI

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

From Muskego
6 mi
00h 11m
To Brookfield
6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Drive

    29 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Janesville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moorland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moorland Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    44 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    1425 ft · 30 sec · South Moorland Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    71 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    5.7 mi · 11 min · South Moorland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilgrim Parkway East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West North Avenue

    812 ft · 21 sec · West North Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West North Avenue

    35 m · 10 sec · West North Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Moorland Road
6.03 mi · 50%
Moorland Road
2.22 mi · 18%
Janesville Road
1.82 mi · 15%
Pilgrim Parkway East
1.73 mi · 14%
West North Avenue
0.18 mi · 1%
Pioneer Drive
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South Moorland Road

Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

5.69 mi · 00h 11m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Berlin
00h 11m from Muskego
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Muskego and Partly Sunny near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

New Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Muskego and 6 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Muskego and Partly Sunny near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near New Berlin

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 New Berlin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 11 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 5.8 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 10.9 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 New Berlin.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

15 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

17 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

33 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

78 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 10.82 mi (17.41 km).

Muskego

#1 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Brookfield

#2 Brookfield

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,518
Coordinates43.0605700, -88.1064800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskego (-88.13898, 42.90585)
End: Brookfield (-88.10648, 43.06057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.79 $3.57
Premium $4.65 $1.95 $3.91
Diesel $5.30 $2.23 $4.46

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskego and Brookfield. The current time is 23:02:01.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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