How far is Muskego, WI from Mount Horeb, WI?

The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Mount Horeb, WI is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.25 mi
02h 05m
Flight
81.19 mi
130.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.19 mi
Kilometers
130.66 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.25 mi
Kilometers
162.95 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Horeb
Tue, May 5, 7:44 PM CDT
Return by in Muskego
Tue, May 5, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskego
2026-05-05T17:39
Arrive Mount Horeb
Tue, May 5, 7:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Muskego
50.5 mi
01h 02m
To Mount Horeb
50.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Muskego and Mount Horeb.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Mount Horeb.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Drive

    29 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Janesville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moorland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moorland Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    44 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    1425 ft · 30 sec · South Moorland Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    71 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    3105 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH ID, US 18 Business, US 151 Business: Mount Horeb

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    855 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    35 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    1999 ft · 40 sec · US 18/151 Business

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 18/151 Business

    22 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    831 ft · 17 sec · US 18/151 Business

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    2099 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street

    2231 ft · 45 sec · Springdale Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street

    1037 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    1177 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskego and Mount Horeb.

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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
3 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 59%
US 18 West
16.1 mi · 16%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 8%
South Moorland Road
5.77 mi · 6%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 4%
Moorland Road
2.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
01h 02m from Muskego
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Muskego and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Horeb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskego to Mount Horeb?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Muskego and 50.7 miles from Mount Horeb.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Muskego and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Horeb.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Mount Horeb. Straight-line distance: 81.19 mi (130.66 km).

Muskego

#1 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Mount Horeb

#2 Mount Horeb

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population7,563
Coordinates43.0086100, -89.7384600
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskego (-88.13898, 42.90585)
End: Mount Horeb (-89.73846, 43.00861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskego and Mount Horeb. The current time is 17:39:01.

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.