Origin
Muskego, WI
Afternoon in Muskego on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskego, WI to Guthrie, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Guthrie, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Muskego, WI to Guthrie, WI covers 8 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rock Freeway, Racine Avenue, National Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Rock Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.25 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
4 miles from Muskego, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Muskego, WI to Guthrie, WI covers 8 miles and takes about 12m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rock Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near CTH Y / Racine Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CTH Y / Racine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CTH Y / South Racine Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CTH Y / Racine Avenue
Turn right onto CTH Y / Racine Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CTH Y / South Racine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y / South Racine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Enter roundabout toward I 43 South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 43 South
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Slight right toward I 43 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 43 South
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Muskego, WI to Guthrie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waukesha along the way.
Waukesha
6.3 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Freeway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Racine Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| National Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Janesville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Guthrie Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Racine Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Big Bend Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rock Freeway
— 2.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Guthrie, WI.
1
Start on Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
2
Turn left onto CTH L
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Janesville Road
3
Turn right onto CTH Y
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Racine Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Racine Avenue
5
Continue on CTH Y
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Racine Avenue
6
Enter roundabout
264 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 43 South
7
Continue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 43 South
8
Merge onto I 43
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rock Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 50
Toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto WI 164
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Big Bend Drive
11
Turn right onto CTH ES
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
National Avenue
12
Turn left onto CTH U
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Guthrie Drive
13
Arrive at destination
CTH U
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 4 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.9 miles.
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 8 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guthrie, 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 8 miles and 12m.
At 8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Rock Freeway for about 2.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4 mi from Muskego, WI · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Guthrie, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Guthrie, 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
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Guthrie, WI
Afternoon in Guthrie on Wednesday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
16 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
12m 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 Guthrie, WI covers 8 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rock Freeway, Racine Avenue, National Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4 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 $1.25 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.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CTH Y / Racine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CTH Y / South Racine Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Muskego, WI to Guthrie, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Waukesha along the way.
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