How far is Rhinelander, WI from Muskego, WI?
The driving distance from Rhinelander, WI to Muskego, WI is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhinelander and Muskego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhinelander and Muskego.
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Start on West King Street
61 m · 11 sec · West King Street
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Turn right onto South Stevens Street
109 m · 10 sec · South Stevens Street
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Continue on South Petham Street
1319 ft · 40 sec · South Petham Street
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Continue on Arbutus Street
145 m · 17 sec · Arbutus Street
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Turn right onto West Kemp Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Kemp Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 8
41 m · 8 sec · US Highway 8
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8
2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 8
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Continue on US 8
11.6 mi · 16 min · US 8
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Turn left
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
85.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
963 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
126 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Racine Avenue
74 m · 5 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Racine Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Racine Avenue
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Turn left onto Janesville Road
3275 ft · 1 min · Janesville Road
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Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhinelander and Muskego.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
85.6 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rhinelander and Mostly Sunny near Muskego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhinelander to Muskego?
The road trip is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weyauwega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Rhinelander and 126.8 miles from Muskego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rhinelander and Mostly Sunny near Muskego.
Stop Ideas Near Weyauwega
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 Weyauwega.
Waupaca, Wisconsin
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Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhinelander and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 198.91 mi (320.11 km).
#1 Rhinelander
City in and county seat of Oneida County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,637 |
| Coordinates | 45.6366200, -89.4120800 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $33.71 | $67.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.02 | $76.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.61 | $83.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.42 | $94.84 |
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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