How far is Sussex, WI from Muskego, WI?
The driving distance from Sussex, WI to Muskego, WI is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sussex and Muskego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sussex and Muskego.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
52 m · 13 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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Turn left onto County Highway VV
1041 ft · 37 sec · County Highway VV
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Continue on Main Street
112 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Silver Spring Drive
2650 ft · 2 min · Silver Spring Drive
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Turn right onto Waukesha Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 94 East
1523 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Moorland Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road
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Continue on South Moorland Road
101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road
67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road
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Continue on South Moorland Road
532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road
38 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Moorland Road
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Turn right onto Janesville Road
1.8 mi · 4 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 Sussex 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-West Freeway
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Sussex and Sunny near Muskego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sussex to Muskego?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Sussex and 9.8 miles from Muskego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sussex and Sunny near Muskego.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
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 Brookfield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sussex and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 16.3 mi (26.24 km).
#1 Sussex
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 11,086 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339000, -88.2220400 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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