How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Muskego, WI?
The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Muskego, WI is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish Bay and Muskego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Muskego.
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Start on North Marlborough Drive
16 m · 4 sec · North Marlborough Drive
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Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard
1473 ft · 55 sec · East Lexington Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Hampton Road
89 m · 12 sec · East Hampton Road
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Continue on East Hampton Avenue
3078 ft · 2 min · East Hampton Avenue
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Turn left
1182 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.2 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
963 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
126 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Racine Avenue
74 m · 5 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Racine Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Racine Avenue
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Turn left onto Janesville Road
3275 ft · 1 min · Janesville Road
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Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
29 m · 4 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 Whitefish Bay 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.
I 43 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
6.74 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny near Muskego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish Bay to Muskego?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 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?
West Allis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Whitefish Bay and 13.2 miles from Muskego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 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 $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Whitefish Bay and Partly Sunny near Muskego.
Stop Ideas Near West Allis
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 West Allis.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Muskego. Straight-line distance: 18.74 mi (30.16 km).
#1 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,110 |
| Coordinates | 43.1133400, -87.9000900 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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