Trip from Merton, WI to Muskego, WI

Drive Time

34m

Distance

25.4 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Muskego, WI, WI

Muskego, WI

Dara Visuals

Trip Overview

The drive from Merton, WI to Muskego, WI covers 25.4 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Winkleman Road, County Highway K, Jungbluth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 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

12.7 miles from Merton, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 25.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Winkleman Road 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 Merton, WI to Muskego, WI is easy. At 34m 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 Merton, WI to Muskego, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Winkleman Road Unavailable Refreshing
County Highway K Unavailable Refreshing
Jungbluth Road Unavailable Refreshing
WI 16 East Unavailable Refreshing
East-West Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 94 East Unavailable Refreshing
I 94 Unavailable Refreshing
South Moorland Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Winkleman Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Merton, WI and Muskego, WI.

1

Start on Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Continue on Winkleman Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Winkleman Road
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway K

0.3 mi · 32 sec · County Highway K
4

Turn left onto Jungbluth Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Jungbluth Road
5

Turn left onto WI 16 East

0.4 mi · 55 sec · WI 16 East
6

Merge slight left

6.4 mi · 7 min
7

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

6.5 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

0.4 mi · 57 sec · I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

184 ft · 5 sec · I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
10

Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

4.7 mi · 8 min · South Moorland Road
11

Continue on South Moorland Road

331 ft · 8 sec · South Moorland Road
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

220 ft · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
13

Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · South Moorland Road
14

Continue on South Moorland Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · South Moorland Road
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

125 ft · 3 sec · South Moorland Road
16

Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · South Moorland Road
17

Turn right onto Janesville Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road
18

Turn left onto Pioneer Drive

144 ft · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive
19

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 12.7 miles from Merton, WI, or about 17m 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 25.4 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.7 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muskego, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Merton, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Merton, WI

This is one driving day of about 25.4 miles and 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Merton, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.7 mi from Merton, WI · 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

13 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Merton, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Muskego, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.86 one way

$7.72 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
premium $4.80 $4.80 $9.59
diesel $5.64 $5.64 $11.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.22 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Merton, WI

Evening in Merton on Sunday

Local time

5:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Muskego, WI

Evening in Muskego on Sunday

Local time

5:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

34m 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 Merton, WI to Muskego, WI covers 25.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Winkleman Road, County Highway K, Jungbluth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Merton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.86 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 Merton, WI to Muskego, WI is easy. At 34m 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 Merton, WI to Muskego, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Merton, WI to Muskego, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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