How far is Muskego, WI from Waterford, WI?
The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Waterford, WI is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muskego and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Waterford.
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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 left onto Racine Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway Y
25 m · 2 sec · Racine Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Racine Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Racine Avenue
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Continue on County Highway Y
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway Y
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oak Ridge Drive
59 m · 4 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Ridge Drive
542 ft · 11 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto State Highway 36
5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 36
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South River Street
16 m · 2 sec · South River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskego and Waterford.
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.
State Highway 36
Turn right onto State Highway 36
5.13 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskego and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskego to Waterford?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Wind Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Muskego and 6 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskego and Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Wind Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wind Lake.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 10.58 mi (17.02 km).
#1 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterford
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 42.7630700, -88.2142600 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-88.21426, 42.76307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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