How far is Muskego, WI from Waunakee, WI?
The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Waunakee, WI is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muskego and Waunakee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Waunakee.
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Start on Pioneer Drive
29 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn right onto Janesville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road
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Turn left onto Moorland Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road
44 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
1425 ft · 30 sec · South Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road
71 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road
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Take the ramp slight left
3105 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee
138 m · 14 sec
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Continue on State Highway 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskego and Waunakee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Muskego and Sunny near Waunakee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskego to Waunakee?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Muskego and 41.6 miles from Waunakee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muskego and Sunny near Waunakee.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskego and Waunakee. Straight-line distance: 69.36 mi (111.62 km).
#1 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waunakee
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 14,188 |
| Coordinates | 43.1919400, -89.4556700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waunakee (-89.45567, 43.19194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.64 | $27.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
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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