How far is Muskego, WI from Stoughton, WI?

The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Stoughton, WI is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
68.51 mi
01h 39m
Flight
54.6 mi
87.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.6 mi
Kilometers
87.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.51 mi
Kilometers
110.25 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stoughton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM CDT
Return by in Muskego
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskego
2026-04-15T20:22
Arrive Stoughton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Whitewater
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From Muskego
34.2 mi
00h 49m
To Stoughton
34.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15 mi · 16 min · Rock Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    658 ft · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East County Road N

    1720 ft · 32 sec · East County Road N

  18. 18

    Continue on County Highway N

    10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  26. 26

    Continue on East Fulton Street

    2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto York Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · York Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jenson Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Stoughton

    7.4 mi · 12 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South 4th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Freeway
15 mi · 22%
County Highway N
10.6 mi · 15%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 11%
State Highway 20
7.43 mi · 11%
US 51 North
7.36 mi · 11%
State Highway 59
4.03 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Rock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

15 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitewater
00h 49m from Muskego
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskego and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stoughton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Whitewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Muskego and 34.3 miles from Stoughton.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskego and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stoughton.

Stop Ideas Near Whitewater

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

25 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

53 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

61 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Stoughton. Straight-line distance: 54.6 mi (87.87 km).

Muskego

#1 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Stoughton

City in Wisconsin

Population13,218
Coordinates42.9169500, -89.2178900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskego (-88.13898, 42.90585)
End: Stoughton (-89.21789, 42.91695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.29 $20.58
Premium $4.65 $11.26 $22.53
Diesel $5.30 $12.84 $25.67

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskego and Stoughton. The current time is 20:22:26.

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.