How far is Muskego, WI from Monona, WI?
The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Monona, WI is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muskego and Monona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Monona.
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Start on Pioneer Drive
29 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn right onto Janesville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road
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Turn left onto Moorland Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road
44 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
1425 ft · 30 sec · South Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road
71 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road
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Take the ramp slight left
3105 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51, I 39 Alternate, I 94 Alternate: Stoughton Road
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
145 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Stoughton Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Stoughton Road
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Turn right onto Pflaum Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pflaum Road
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Continue on Nichols Road
2118 ft · 1 min · Nichols Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nichols Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskego and Monona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Muskego and Partly Sunny near Monona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskego to Monona?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Muskego and 38.3 miles from Monona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Muskego and Partly Sunny near Monona.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Monona. Straight-line distance: 61.36 mi (98.75 km).
#1 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monona
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 8,164 |
| Coordinates | 43.0622200, -89.3340100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monona (-89.33401, 43.06222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
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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