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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.62 mi
00h 58m
Flight
28.06 mi
45.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.06 mi
Kilometers
45.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.62 mi
Kilometers
58.94 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedarburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 PM CDT
Return by in Muskego
Wed, Apr 15, 7:11 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 Cedarburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muskego
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Butler
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Muskego
18.3 mi
00h 29m
To Cedarburg
18.3 mi
00h 29m

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
55°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  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

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Good Hope Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 76th Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North 76th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Wauwatosa Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wauwatosa Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
12.7 mi · 35%
Rock Freeway
6.45 mi · 18%
Wauwatosa Road
4 mi · 11%
North 76th Street
3.07 mi · 8%
West Good Hope Road
2.37 mi · 6%
Racine Avenue
2.27 mi · 6%
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 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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
00h 29m from Muskego
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Butler and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 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 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 7.9 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 Butler.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

15 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

22 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

72 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Cedarburg. Straight-line distance: 28.06 mi (45.16 km).

Muskego

#1 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Cedarburg

City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States

Population6,080
Coordinates43.2966700, -87.9875900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskego (-88.13898, 42.90585)
End: Cedarburg (-87.98759, 43.29667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskego and Cedarburg. The current time is 17:14:23.

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.