How far is Portage, WI from Muskego, WI?

The driving distance from Portage, WI to Muskego, WI is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.78 mi
01h 44m
Flight
79.72 mi
128.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.72 mi
Kilometers
128.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.78 mi
Kilometers
168.63 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM CDT
Return by in Portage
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Muskego
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Portage
52.3 mi
00h 52m
To Muskego
52.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cook Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Cook Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2390 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

    56 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Moorland Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Janesville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pioneer Drive

    44 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
60.9 mi · 58%
West Cook Street
34.3 mi · 33%
South Moorland Road
7.27 mi · 7%
Janesville Road
1.82 mi · 2%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
I 94 Alternate East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

60.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
00h 52m from Portage
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Portage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Portage and 52.4 miles from Muskego.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 79.72 mi (128.3 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population10,381
Coordinates43.5391500, -89.4626200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Muskego

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cook Street (-89.462602, 43.539109)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Portage and Muskego. The current time is 22:36:21.

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.