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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Pioneer Drive
29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn left onto Janesville Road
1 km · 2 min · Janesville Road
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Turn left onto Racine Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway Y
25 m · 2 sec · Racine Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Racine Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Racine Avenue
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Continue on County Highway Y
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway Y
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oak Ridge Drive
59 m · 4 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Ridge Drive
542 ft · 11 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto State Highway 36
6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Milwaukee Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pine Street
980 ft · 26 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
78 m · 11 sec · East Jefferson Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 17.21 mi (27.69 km).
#1 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burlington
Fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,898 |
| Coordinates | 42.6780700, -88.2762000 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-88.2762, 42.67807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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