How far is Rothschild, WI from Muskego, WI?

The driving distance from Rothschild, WI to Muskego, WI is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
189.79 mi
02h 54m
Flight
155.49 mi
250.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.49 mi
Kilometers
250.23 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.79 mi
Kilometers
305.43 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Wed, Apr 15, 8:12 PM CDT
Return by in Rothschild
Wed, Apr 15, 11:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rothschild
2026-04-15T17:18
Arrive Muskego
Wed, Apr 15, 8:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rothschild
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
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Rothschild
94.8 mi
01h 27m
To Muskego
95 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leon Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Leon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Weston Avenue

    1765 ft · 57 sec · Weston Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Business US 51

    1.3 km · 2 min · Business US 51

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 39, US 51

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue

    963 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH Y South: Racine Avenue

    126 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Racine Avenue

    74 m · 5 sec · South Racine Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue

    574 ft · 12 sec · South Racine Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Racine Avenue

    34 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Racine Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Janesville Road

    3275 ft · 1 min · Janesville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pioneer Drive

    29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rothschild 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
86.7 mi · 46%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 27%
I 39
26.9 mi · 14%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 7%
I 43 South
6.74 mi · 4%
South Racine Avenue
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
155.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 27m from Rothschild
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Rothschild and Chance 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 Rothschild to Muskego?

The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Rothschild and 95 miles from Muskego.

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

The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Rothschild and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskego.

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rothschild and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 155.49 mi (250.23 km).

Rothschild

#1 Rothschild

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,256
Coordinates44.8871900, -89.6201200
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Muskego

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Leon Street (-89.620137, 44.88719)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.35 L · about $25.27
Round trip
$50.53
13.4 gal · 50.7 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.27 $50.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.50 $56.99
Premium $4.65 $31.18 $62.36
Diesel $5.30 $35.54 $71.07

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rothschild and Muskego. The current time is 17:18:09.

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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.