Origin
Fitchburg, WI
Night in Fitchburg on Wednesday
Local time
9:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchburg, WI to Muskego, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
91.7 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitchburg, WI
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Muskego, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Muskego, WI covers 91.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway M, County Road MM, US 14 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.8 miles from Fitchburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 91.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway M is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Muskego, WI is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fitchburg, WI to Muskego, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway M | — | — |
| County Road MM | — | — |
| US 14 West | — | — |
| US 12 | — | — |
| US 12 East | — | — |
| West Beltline Highway | — | — |
| I 39 North | — | — |
| I 94 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Highway M
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg, WI and Muskego, WI.
1
Start on Wendt Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendt Road
2
Turn left onto County Highway M
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway M
3
Turn straight
102 ft
·
3 sec
4
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road MM
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road MM
6
Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM
338 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road MM
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
240 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
8
Exit the roundabout onto US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 14 West, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate
9
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
6 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 12, US 14, US 18, US 151 South
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 12 East, US 18 East
12
Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Beltline Highway
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
14
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 94 East: Milwaukee
16
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
17
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
20
Turn straight onto South Moorland Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South Moorland Road
21
Continue on South Moorland Road
331 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Moorland Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road
220 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Moorland Road
23
Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Moorland Road
24
Continue on South Moorland Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Moorland Road
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Moorland Road
26
Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Moorland Road
27
Turn right onto Janesville Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Janesville Road
28
Turn left onto Pioneer Drive
144 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.8 miles from Fitchburg, WI, or about 45m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muskego, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fitchburg, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fitchburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 91.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fitchburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.8 mi from Fitchburg, WI · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Fitchburg, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Muskego, WI
The final approach into Muskego, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.34 one way
$28.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.25 | $40.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Muskego, WI
Night in Muskego on Wednesday
Local time
9:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Farmington, WI
46 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Muskego, WI covers 91.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway M, County Road MM, US 14 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.8 miles from Fitchburg, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fitchburg, WI to Muskego, WI is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fitchburg, WI to Muskego, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fitchburg, WI to Muskego, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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