How far is Muskego, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Racine, WI is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
29.25 mi
00h 49m
Flight
21.91 mi
35.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.91 mi
Kilometers
35.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.25 mi
Kilometers
47.08 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Tue, Apr 28, 10:32 PM CDT
Return by in Muskego
Tue, Apr 28, 11:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskego
2026-04-28T21:43
Arrive Racine
Tue, Apr 28, 10:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Oak Creek
WI

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Muskego
13.7 mi
00h 24m
To Racine
15.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Racine.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Drive

    29 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Janesville Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Janesville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tess Corners Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Tess Corners Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Saint Martins Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Saint Martins Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Saint Martins Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Saint Martins Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Ryan Road

    8.4 mi · 14 min · West Ryan Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Chicago Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Chicago Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Douglas Avenue

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Douglas Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Street

    1000 ft · 21 sec · Hamilton Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3224 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ryan Road
8.38 mi · 29%
Douglas Avenue
8.28 mi · 28%
West Saint Martins Road
3.72 mi · 13%
Janesville Road
2.58 mi · 9%
South Chicago Road
1.89 mi · 6%
Tess Corners Drive
1.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Ryan Road

Continue on West Ryan Road

8.38 mi · 00h 14m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Creek
00h 24m from Muskego
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Muskego and Partly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskego to Racine?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Oak Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Muskego and 15.5 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Muskego and Partly Sunny near Racine.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Creek

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 Oak Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 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 11.2 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 11.6 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 Oak Creek.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

8 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

17 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

19 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Glenview station

90 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Racine. Straight-line distance: 21.91 mi (35.26 km).

Muskego

#1 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.77
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.88 $7.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.38 $8.76
Premium $4.65 $4.79 $9.59
Diesel $5.30 $5.46 $10.93

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskego and Racine. The current time is 21:43:12.

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.