Trip from Muskego, WI to Cedarburg, WI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

36.6 mi

59 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 59m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 2m

5 PM

1h 8m

8 PM

0h 56m

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

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Muskego, WI

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city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Cedarburg, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Muskego to Cedarburg, you are looking at a straightforward 36.6-mile trip that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, allowing you to easily complete the journey without needing an overnight stay. You will traverse the Midwest landscape by utilizing a combination of the Zoo Freeway, Rock Freeway, and Wauwatosa Road. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is sufficient for the round trip. Because the drive is short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, making it an ideal choice for a spontaneous day trip within Wisconsin.

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

18.3 miles from Muskego, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive features a mixed profile that balances efficiency with local navigation. You will spend about 54% of your time on highways, providing a blend of fast-paced transit and slower transitions. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 12.7-mile run on the Zoo Freeway, where you can maintain a consistent speed before the route shifts. As you navigate away from the freeway segments and transition onto Wauwatosa Road, the character of the drive changes, requiring more focused attention on local road conditions. Expect a functional commute that moves steadily through the Wisconsin terrain.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

885 ft 682 ft

Total Climb

306 ft

Total Descent

323 ft

Highest Point

885 ft

~7.6 mi in

Elevation Range

204 ft

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 Cedarburg, WI is easy. At 58m 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 Cedarburg, 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 Cedarburg, WI.

Start on Pioneer Drive

95 ft · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive

Turn left onto Janesville Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Janesville Road

Turn right onto Racine Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 43 North

13 ft · I 43 North

Exit the roundabout onto I 43 North

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 43 North

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

6.4 mi · 7 min · Rock Freeway

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

Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

13 mi · 17 min · Zoo Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward Good Hope Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Good Hope Road

Keep slight right to continue on Good Hope Road East

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Good Hope Road East

Turn straight onto West Good Hope Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Good Hope Road

Turn left onto North 76th Street

3.1 mi · 5 min · North 76th Street

Continue on Wauwatosa Road

4.0 mi · 7 min · Wauwatosa Road

Turn right onto Highland Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highland Road

Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Cedarburg Road

Continue on Washington Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a compact 58-minute drive, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that avoids peak traffic hours to ensure a smoother experience. You won't need to plan for any mandatory stops given the short duration, which grants you total control over your pacing. Keep in mind that while the fuel cost is low at $6, it is always wise to ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the major freeway segments. A practical tip for this specific route is to monitor real-time traffic reports for the Zoo Freeway, as this stretch is your longest segment and will have the most significant impact on your total travel time.

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 18.3 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 29m 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 36.6 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.3 miles or 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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

Before You Leave

Have your navigation ready before leaving Muskego, WI.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muskego, WI

This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 58m.

At 36.6 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 18.3 mi from Muskego, WI · 29m into the drive

city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wauwatosa, WI

18 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.

Popular next leg

Wauwatosa, WI to Cedarburg, WI

18 mi · 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Grafton, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wauwatosa, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cedarburg, WI

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

$5.72 one way

$11.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.28	$12.57
premium	$4.89	$7.04	$14.09
diesel	$5.61	$8.08	$16.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11	$3.84	$1.76
Efficient EV	9.2	$3.20	$1.46
EV Truck/SUV	14.6	$5.12	$2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Muskego, WI

Evening in Muskego on Wednesday

Local time

6:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 47% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Cedarburg, WI

Evening in Cedarburg on Wednesday

Local time

6:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 10 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

3 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

58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Cedarburg, WI covers 36.6 miles and takes about 58m 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 18.3 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 $5.72 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 Cedarburg, WI is easy. At 58m 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 Cedarburg, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Muskego, WI to Cedarburg, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 682 ft to 885 ft elevation with about 306 ft of total climbing.

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