How far is Muskego, WI from Brown Deer, WI?

The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Brown Deer, WI is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
28.65 mi
00h 43m
Flight
19.85 mi
31.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.85 mi
Kilometers
31.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.11 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brown Deer
Wed, Apr 15, 5:58 PM CDT
Return by in Muskego
Wed, Apr 15, 6:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskego
2026-04-15T17:14
Arrive Brown Deer
Wed, Apr 15, 5:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Muskego
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Muskego
14.3 mi
00h 21m
To Brown Deer
14.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Brown Deer.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Drive

    29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Janesville Road

    1 km · 2 min · Janesville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Racine Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 43 North

    4 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto I 43 North

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Rock Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Good Hope Road

    643 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Good Hope Road East

    722 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Good Hope Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · West Good Hope Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    144 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 43rd Street

    2857 ft · 1 min · North 43rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Sherman Boulevard

    2555 ft · 1 min · North Sherman Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
12.7 mi · 44%
Rock Freeway
6.45 mi · 23%
West Good Hope Road
4.3 mi · 15%
Racine Avenue
2.27 mi · 8%
Janesville Road
0.62 mi · 2%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

12.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Allis
00h 21m from Muskego
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskego and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brown Deer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskego to Brown Deer?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 14.3 miles from Muskego and 14.4 miles from Brown Deer.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskego and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brown Deer.

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 6.4 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 1.6 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 6.4 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 Muskego and Brown Deer. Straight-line distance: 19.85 mi (31.95 km).

Muskego

#1 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Brown Deer

#2 Brown Deer

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population12,191
Coordinates43.1633400, -87.9645300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskego (-88.13898, 42.90585)
End: Brown Deer (-87.96453, 43.16334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskego and Brown Deer. The current time is 17:14:24.

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.