How far is Muskego, WI from Burlington, WI?

The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Burlington, WI is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
18.67 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.21 mi
27.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.21 mi
Kilometers
27.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.67 mi
Kilometers
30.05 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 PM CDT
Return by in Muskego
Wed, Apr 15, 4:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskego
2026-04-15T15:28
Arrive Burlington
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Waterford
WI

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

From Muskego
9.3 mi
00h 15m
To Burlington
9.3 mi
00h 15m

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
71°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Racine Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Racine Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway Y

    25 m · 2 sec · Racine Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Racine Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Racine Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway Y

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway Y

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oak Ridge Drive

    59 m · 4 sec · Oak Ridge Drive

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Ridge Drive

    542 ft · 11 sec · Oak Ridge Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 36

    6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 36

  10. 10

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Pine Street

    980 ft · 26 sec · North Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    78 m · 11 sec · East Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milwaukee Avenue
6.31 mi · 34%
State Highway 36
5.96 mi · 32%
Racine Avenue
4.45 mi · 24%
County Highway Y
0.94 mi · 5%
Janesville Road
0.62 mi · 3%
North Pine Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 36

Turn right onto State Highway 36

5.96 mi · 00h 08m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 15m from Muskego
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskego and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Muskego and 9.3 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskego and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

39 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 17.21 mi (27.69 km).

Muskego

#1 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Burlington

Fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin

Population10,898
Coordinates42.6780700, -88.2762000
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskego (-88.13898, 42.90585)
End: Burlington (-88.2762, 42.67807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 Burlington. The current time is 15:28:48.

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.