How far is Muskego, WI from Lake Geneva, WI?

The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Lake Geneva, WI is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
34.55 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.35 mi
42.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.35 mi
Kilometers
42.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.55 mi
Kilometers
55.6 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Geneva
Fri, Apr 17, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Muskego
Fri, Apr 17, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskego
2026-04-17T04:00
Arrive Lake Geneva
Fri, Apr 17, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Muskego
17.3 mi
00h 23m
To Lake Geneva
17.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Lake Geneva.

  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 2 toward South Racine Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue

    560 ft · 11 sec · South Racine Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 43 South

    81 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 43 South

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Rock Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 120: East Troy, Lake Geneva

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 120

    11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 120

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 120

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120

    1048 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 120

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 120

    68 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 West, WI 120 South, CTH H South: Lake Geneva

    1631 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2400 ft · 53 sec · State Highway 50

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Freeway
16.6 mi · 48%
State Highway 120
12.8 mi · 37%
Racine Avenue
2.27 mi · 7%
East Main Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Janesville Road
0.62 mi · 2%
State Highway 50
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

16.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 23m from Muskego
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Muskego and Partly Sunny near Lake Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskego to Lake Geneva?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Muskego and 17.3 miles from Lake Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Muskego and Partly Sunny near Lake Geneva.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Lake Geneva. Straight-line distance: 26.35 mi (42.41 km).

Muskego

#1 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Lake Geneva

#2 Lake Geneva

Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population8,096
Coordinates42.5916800, -88.4334300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskego (-88.13898, 42.90585)
End: Lake Geneva (-88.43343, 42.59168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskego and Lake Geneva. The current time is 04:00:20.

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.