How far is Muskego, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?

The driving distance from Muskego, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
27.33 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.74 mi
30.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.74 mi
Kilometers
30.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.33 mi
Kilometers
43.98 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 5:49 PM CDT
Return by in Muskego
Thu, May 21, 6:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskego
2026-05-21T17:07
Arrive Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 5:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Whitefish Bay
13.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and Whitefish Bay.

  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 1 toward I 43 North

    4 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto I 43 North

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Rock Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    10 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hampton Avenue East

    1692 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Port Washington Road

    132 m · 15 sec · North Port Washington Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Hampton Avenue

    2641 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Hampton Road

    102 m · 19 sec · East Hampton Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard

    1473 ft · 56 sec · East Lexington Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Marlborough Drive

    16 m · 2 sec · North Marlborough Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Marlborough Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Freeway
11.2 mi · 41%
North-South Freeway
9.97 mi · 36%
Racine Avenue
2.27 mi · 8%
I 43
1.1 mi · 4%
North Berkeley Boulevard
0.64 mi · 2%
Janesville Road
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

11.2 mi · 00h 14m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greendale
00h 20m from Muskego
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Muskego and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskego to Whitefish Bay?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 13.7 miles from Muskego and 13.7 miles from Whitefish Bay.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Muskego and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.

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 6.2 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 4.4 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 6.1 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 Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 18.74 mi (30.16 km).

Muskego

#1 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
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#2 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,110
Coordinates43.1133400, -87.9000900
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskego (-88.13898, 42.90585)
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.90009, 43.11334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskego and Whitefish Bay. The current time is 17:07:32.

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.