How far is Muskego, WI from Sussex, WI?
The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Sussex, WI is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waukesha 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 Sussex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Sussex.
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Start on Pioneer Drive
29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn left onto Janesville Road
1 km · 2 min · Janesville Road
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Turn right onto Racine Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Racine Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
560 ft · 11 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Racine Avenue
40 m · 3 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Racine Avenue
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Turn right onto Les Paul Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn right onto East Moreland Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · East Moreland Boulevard
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Turn slight left
142 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Springdale Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Springdale Road
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Continue on Sprindale Road
972 ft · 29 sec · Sprindale Road
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Continue on Springdale Road
2694 ft · 1 min · Springdale Road
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Turn left onto Watertown Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Watertown Road
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Turn right onto Redford Boulevard
3.7 mi · 5 min · Redford Boulevard
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Continue on Waukesha Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Turn left onto Silver Spring Drive
2692 ft · 2 min · Silver Spring Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
112 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway VV
1041 ft · 40 sec · County Highway VV
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskego and Sussex.
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.
South Racine Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
5.16 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Muskego and Sunny near Sussex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskego to Sussex?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Muskego and 9.7 miles from Sussex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muskego and Sunny near Sussex.
Stop Ideas Near Waukesha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waukesha.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Sussex. Straight-line distance: 16.3 mi (26.24 km).
#1 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sussex
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 11,086 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339000, -88.2220400 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sussex (-88.22204, 43.1339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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