How far is Muskego, WI from South Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Muskego, WI to South Milwaukee, WI is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.36 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.09 mi
22.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.09 mi
Kilometers
22.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.36 mi
Kilometers
35.99 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Milwaukee
Sat, May 2, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Muskego
Sat, May 2, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskego
2026-05-02T07:30
Arrive South Milwaukee
Sat, May 2, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Muskego
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greendale
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Muskego
7.8 mi
00h 14m
To South Milwaukee
14.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and South Milwaukee.

  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

    2339 ft · 1 min · West Saint Martins Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South North Cape Road

    2899 ft · 1 min · South North Cape Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Rawson Avenue

    10.2 mi · 21 min · West Rawson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    1582 ft · 58 sec · 10th Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Rawson Avenue
10.2 mi · 45%
Janesville Road
2.58 mi · 12%
Tess Corners Drive
1.58 mi · 7%
South North Cape Road
0.55 mi · 2%
West Saint Martins Road
0.44 mi · 2%
10th Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Rawson Avenue

Turn right onto West Rawson Avenue

10.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 14m from Muskego
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Muskego and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near South Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskego to South Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Muskego and 14.5 miles from South Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Muskego and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near South Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Greendale

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 Greendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 10 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 6.9 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 9.9 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 Greendale.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

6 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

12 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

26 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and South Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 14.09 mi (22.68 km).

Muskego

#1 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
South Milwaukee

#2 South Milwaukee

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population20,673
Coordinates42.9105700, -87.8606400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)
End: 10th Avenue (-87.860719, 42.910573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.99 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.58 gal · 5.98 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.65 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $5.30 $4.19 $8.38

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskego and South Milwaukee. The current time is 07:30:42.

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.