How far is South Milwaukee, WI from Muskego, WI?
The driving distance from South Milwaukee, WI to Muskego, WI is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Milwaukee and Muskego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Milwaukee and Muskego.
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Start on 10th Avenue
13 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Milwaukee Avenue
2910 ft · 2 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Avenue
1615 ft · 1 min · 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Rawson Avenue
9.6 mi · 19 min · East Rawson Avenue
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Turn left onto South North Cape Road
2814 ft · 1 min · South North Cape Road
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Turn right onto West Saint Martins Road
2353 ft · 1 min · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on Tess Corners Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Tess Corners Drive
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Turn left onto Janesville Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Janesville Road
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Turn left onto Pioneer Drive
44 m · 7 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 South Milwaukee and Muskego.
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.
East Rawson Avenue
Turn left onto East Rawson Avenue
9.62 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee to Muskego?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 7.8 miles from South Milwaukee and 14.6 miles from Muskego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Milwaukee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskego.
Stop Ideas Near Greendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Milwaukee and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 14.09 mi (22.68 km).
#1 South Milwaukee
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 20,673 |
| Coordinates | 42.9105700, -87.8606400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
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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