How far is Muskego, WI from Cedarburg, WI?
The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Cedarburg, WI is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muskego and Cedarburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Cedarburg.
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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 right onto Racine Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 43 North
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 43 North
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Good Hope Road
643 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Good Hope Road East
722 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto West Good Hope Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Good Hope Road
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Turn left onto North 76th Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North 76th Street
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Continue on Wauwatosa Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wauwatosa Road
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Turn right onto Highland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Road
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Turn left onto Cedarburg Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskego and Cedarburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskego and Patchy Fog near Cedarburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskego to Cedarburg?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Muskego and 18.3 miles from Cedarburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskego and Patchy Fog near Cedarburg.
Stop Ideas Near Butler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butler.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Cedarburg. Straight-line distance: 28.06 mi (45.16 km).
#1 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedarburg
City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States
| Population | 6,080 |
| Coordinates | 43.2966700, -87.9875900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedarburg (-87.98759, 43.29667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
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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