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Trip from Muskego, WI to Burlington, WI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

18.7 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

fourth-class city in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Burlington, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Muskego, WI to Burlington, WI covers 18.7 miles and takes about 30m 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, County Highway Y for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.92 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

9.3 miles from Muskego, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 Burlington, WI is easy. At 30m 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 Burlington, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Janesville Road
Racine Avenue
County Highway Y
Oak Ridge Drive
Highway 36
Milwaukee Avenue
North Pine Street
East Jefferson Street

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 Burlington, 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 left onto Racine Avenue

3.4 mi · 6 min · Racine Avenue
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway Y

82 ft · 2 sec · County Highway Y
5

Exit the rotary onto Racine Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Racine Avenue
6

Continue on County Highway Y

0.9 mi · 1 min · County Highway Y
7

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oak Ridge Drive

194 ft · 4 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
8

Exit the roundabout onto Oak Ridge Drive

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Oak Ridge Drive
9

Turn right onto State Highway 36

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Highway 36
10

Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue
11

Keep slight right to continue on Milwaukee Avenue

3.8 mi · 6 min · Milwaukee Avenue
12

Turn left onto North Pine Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Pine Street
13

Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

256 ft · 11 sec · East Jefferson Street
14

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 9.3 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 15m 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 18.7 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 9.3 miles or 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, 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 18.7 miles and 30m.

At 18.7 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 9.3 mi from Muskego, WI · 15m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Bohners Lake, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Bend, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burlington, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Burlington, 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

$2.92 one way

$5.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.21 $6.42
premium $4.89 $3.60 $7.20
diesel $5.61 $4.13 $8.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75
EV Truck/SUV 7.5 0 $2.62 $1.20

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Afternoon in Muskego on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlington, WI

Afternoon in Burlington on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°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

22 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

30m 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 Burlington, WI covers 18.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Janesville Road, Racine Avenue, County Highway Y. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 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 $2.92 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 Burlington, WI is easy. At 30m 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 Burlington, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Muskego, WI to Burlington, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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