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Trip from Muskego, WI to Evansville, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

70.2 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Evansville, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Muskego, WI to Evansville, WI covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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, South Racine Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.97 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.

Midpoint

35.1 miles from Muskego, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 70.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Muskego, WI to Evansville, WI is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Evansville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Janesville Road
Racine Avenue
South Racine Avenue
I 43 South
Rock Freeway
WI 20
North Street
Highway 20

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 Evansville, 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 2 toward South Racine Avenue

98 ft · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue
5

Exit the roundabout onto South Racine Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · South Racine Avenue
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 43 South

266 ft · 6 sec · I 43 South
7

Exit the roundabout onto I 43 South

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 43 South
8

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

15 mi · 16 min · Rock Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: East Troy

0.3 mi · 32 sec · WI 20: East Troy
10

Keep slight right

190 ft · 6 sec
11

Turn right onto North Street

2.0 mi · 4 min · North Street
12

Continue on State Highway 20

5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
13

Continue on State Highway 20

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
14

Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
15

Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
16

Turn right onto State Highway 59

0.2 mi · 26 sec · State Highway 59
17

Turn left onto State Highway 59

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 59
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

79 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
19

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

0.5 mi · 42 sec · State Highway 59
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

105 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59
21

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

394 ft · 7 sec · State Highway 59
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

200 ft · 3 sec · the route
23

Exit the roundabout

0.3 mi · 33 sec
24

Merge slight left

4.9 mi · 7 min
25

Turn right onto Humes Road

15 mi · 21 min · Humes Road
26

Continue on East Main Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
27

Turn left onto South Madison Street

20 ft · 1 sec · South Madison Street
28

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 35.1 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 50m 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 15 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.1 miles or 50m 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 25m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muskego, WI

This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Muskego, 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 35.1 mi from Muskego, WI · 50m into the drive

Downtown Whitewater, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Whitewater, WI

35 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

Waterford, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitewater, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Evansville, WI

The final approach into Evansville, 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

$10.97 one way

$21.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.05 $24.10
premium $4.89 $13.51 $27.02
diesel $5.61 $15.50 $31.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.37 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.14 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.83 $4.49

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Morning in Muskego on Thursday

Local time

10:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, WI

Morning in Evansville on Thursday

Local time

10:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

21 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

1h 40m 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 Evansville, WI covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Janesville Road, Racine Avenue, South Racine Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 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 $10.97 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 Evansville, WI is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Evansville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Muskego, WI to Evansville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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