How far is Stoughton, WI from Muskego, WI?

The driving distance from Stoughton, WI to Muskego, WI is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
66.18 mi
01h 15m
Flight
54.6 mi
87.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.6 mi
Kilometers
87.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.18 mi
Kilometers
106.51 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in Stoughton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stoughton
2026-04-15T18:46
Arrive Muskego
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stoughton
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
Whitewater
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From Stoughton
33.9 mi
00h 37m
To Muskego
32.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
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 Stoughton and Muskego.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    24 m · 11 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 51

    5.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 51

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    784 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, US 51 South: Janesville

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51, WI 73, WI 106, I 39 Alternate: Edgerton

    1776 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jenson Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto York Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · York Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Fulton Street

    2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    662 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Highway N

    10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N

  19. 19

    Continue on East County Road N

    1180 ft · 22 sec · East County Road N

  20. 20

    Continue on East County Road N

    567 ft · 19 sec · East County Road N

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 20

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  25. 25

    Continue on North Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto I 43 North

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue

    696 ft · 12 sec

  29. 29

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

    134 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Racine Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Racine Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Janesville Road

    3275 ft · 1 min · Janesville Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pioneer Drive

    29 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoughton 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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
15.2 mi · 23%
County Highway N
10.6 mi · 16%
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.45 mi · 11%
State Highway 20
7.43 mi · 11%
US Highway 51
5.68 mi · 9%
State Highway 59
4.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 43 North

Merge slight left

14.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitewater
00h 37m from Stoughton
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stoughton 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 Stoughton to Muskego?

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Whitewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Stoughton and 32.2 miles from Muskego.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitewater

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

25 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

53 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

61 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stoughton and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 54.6 mi (87.87 km).

Stoughton

#1 Stoughton

City in Wisconsin

Population13,218
Coordinates42.9169500, -89.2178900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Muskego

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: South 4th Street (-89.217922, 42.91695)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.84 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.65
4.68 gal · 17.68 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.82 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.95 $19.90
Premium $4.65 $10.89 $21.78
Diesel $5.30 $12.41 $24.82

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 Stoughton and Muskego. The current time is 18:46:36.

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.