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Trip from Muskego, WI to Brown Deer, WI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

28.7 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

Vladimir Srajber

Downtown Brown Deer, WI, WI

Brown Deer, WI

Tanmoy Pal

Trip Overview

The drive from Muskego, WI to Brown Deer, WI covers 28.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Janesville Road, Racine Avenue, I 43 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.49 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

14.3 miles from Muskego, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 28.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Janesville 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 Muskego, WI to Brown Deer, WI is easy. At 43m 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 Muskego, WI to Brown Deer, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Janesville Road
Racine Avenue
I 43 North
Rock Freeway
I 41 North
Zoo Freeway
Good Hope Road
Good Hope Road East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pioneer Drive

95 ft · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive
2

Turn left onto Janesville Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Janesville Road
3

Turn right onto Racine Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 43 North

13 ft · I 43 North
5

Exit the roundabout onto I 43 North

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 43 North
6

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

6.4 mi · 7 min · Rock Freeway
7

Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
8

Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

13 mi · 17 min · Zoo Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward Good Hope Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Good Hope Road
10

Keep slight right to continue on Good Hope Road East

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Good Hope Road East
11

Turn straight onto West Good Hope Road

4.3 mi · 8 min · West Good Hope Road
12

Turn slight left

472 ft · 17 sec
13

Turn left onto North 43rd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 43rd Street
14

Continue on North Sherman Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Sherman Boulevard
15

Turn right

56 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn right

13 ft · 1 sec
17

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 14.3 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 21m 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 28.7 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.3 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Muskego, WI.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muskego, WI

This is one driving day of about 28.7 miles and 43m.

At 28.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.3 mi from Muskego, WI · 21m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Butler, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Allis, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.3 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brown Deer, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brown Deer, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.49 one way

$8.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.93 $9.85
premium $4.89 $5.52 $11.05
diesel $5.61 $6.34 $12.67

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: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.51 $1.15
EV Truck/SUV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Muskego, WI

Evening in Muskego on Wednesday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brown Deer, WI

Evening in Brown Deer on Wednesday

Local time

6:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

43m 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 Muskego, WI to Brown Deer, WI covers 28.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Janesville Road, Racine Avenue, I 43 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Muskego, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.49 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 Muskego, WI to Brown Deer, WI is easy. At 43m 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 Muskego, WI to Brown Deer, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Muskego, WI to Brown Deer, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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