How far is Shawano, WI from Muskego, WI?

The driving distance from Shawano, WI to Muskego, WI is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.42 mi
02h 34m
Flight
131.74 mi
212.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.74 mi
Kilometers
212.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.42 mi
Kilometers
250.13 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Wed, May 13, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Shawano
Wed, May 13, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawano
2026-05-12T23:36
Arrive Muskego
Wed, May 13, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawano
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
North Fond du Lac
WI

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From Shawano
77.9 mi
01h 17m
To Muskego
77.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    31 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Green Bay Street

    55 m · 11 sec · East Green Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 22

    8.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 22

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto W Green Tree Road

    2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road D

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    620 ft · 19 sec · West 12th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45

    23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  19. 19

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

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue

    963 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

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

    126 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Racine Avenue

    74 m · 5 sec · South Racine Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue

    574 ft · 12 sec · South Racine Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Racine Avenue

    34 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Racine Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Janesville Road

    3275 ft · 1 min · Janesville Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pioneer Drive

    29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawano 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
86.7 mi · 56%
US Highway 45
29.7 mi · 19%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 8%
State Highway 22
11 mi · 7%
I 43 South
6.74 mi · 4%
South Main Street
2.73 mi · 2%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Fond du Lac
01h 17m from Shawano
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Shawano and Rain Showers Likely near Muskego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

North Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Shawano and 77.5 miles from Muskego.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Shawano and Rain Showers Likely near Muskego.

Stop Ideas Near North Fond du Lac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Fond du Lac, 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 North Fond du Lac.

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

7 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

24 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

27 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawano and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 131.74 mi (212.02 km).

Shawano

#1 Shawano

City in and county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin

Population8,885
Coordinates44.7822100, -88.6089900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Muskego

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.608993, 44.7823)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.76 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.52 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawano and Muskego. The current time is 23:36:36.

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.