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Trip from Muskego, WI to Town of Oconomowoc, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

52m

Distance

34.7 mi

56 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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 Town of Oconomowoc, WI, WI

Town of Oconomowoc, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Muskego, WI to Town of Oconomowoc, WI covers 34.7 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on WI 16, East-West Freeway, South Moorland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on WI 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.42 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

17.4 miles from Muskego, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Muskego, WI to Town of Oconomowoc, WI covers 34.7 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near CTH O / South Moorland Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (WI 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
4.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | CTH O / South Moorland Road

Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
9.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | WI 16

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 16 toward WIS 16 West: Pewaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 293C Toward WIS 16 West: Pewaukee
8
30.6 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Gifford Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 176 Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Gifford Road
9
30.8 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Okauchee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Okauchee

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Muskego, WI and Town of Oconomowoc, WI, road signs point toward Wis 16 West: Pewaukee and Okauchee.

Wis 16 West: Pewaukee

16.5 mi in | ~26m | via WI 16

Okauchee

30.8 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WI 16 14.1 mi 16m
East-West Freeway 6.7 mi 7m
South Moorland Road 5.2 mi 9m
Brown Street 2.3 mi 4m
Moorland Road 2.2 mi 4m
Janesville Road 1.8 mi 4m
McMahon Road 0.9 mi 3m
County Highway K 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WI 16 — 14.1 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Town of Oconomowoc, WI.

1

Start on Pioneer Drive

96 ft · 6 sec · Pioneer Drive
2

Turn right onto CTH L

1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road
3

Turn left onto CTH O

2.2 mi · 4 min · Moorland Road
4

Enter roundabout onto CTH O

145 ft · 2 sec · South Moorland Road
5

Continue on CTH O

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Moorland Road
6

Enter roundabout onto CTH O

234 ft · 4 sec · South Moorland Road
7

Continue on CTH O

4.8 mi · 8 min · South Moorland Road
8

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Merge onto I 94

6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto WI 16

14 mi · 16 min · WI 16
Exit 293C Toward WIS 16 West: Pewaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 176 Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Gifford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

111 ft · 2 sec
Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Okauchee Use the right lane.
13

Turn right onto CTH P

2.3 mi · 4 min · Brown Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto CTH K

0.5 mi · 43 sec · County Highway K
15

Turn right onto McMahon Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · McMahon Road
16

Turn right onto Lake Side Heights Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Lake Side Heights Drive
17

Arrive at destination

Lake Side Heights Drive

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 17.4 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.1 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 34.7 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.4 miles or 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Town of Oconomowoc, 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 34.7 miles and 52m.

At 34.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on WI 16 for about 14.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Muskego, WI · 27m into the drive

city in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukesha, WI

17 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

Oconomowoc, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukesha, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Town of Oconomowoc, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Town of Oconomowoc, 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

$5.42 one way

$10.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.96 $11.91
premium $4.89 $6.68 $13.36
diesel $5.61 $7.66 $15.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.67
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
EV Truck/SUV 13.9 0 $4.86 $2.22

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Muskego, WI

Night in Muskego on Wednesday

Local time

10:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Town of Oconomowoc, WI

Night in Town of Oconomowoc on Wednesday

Local time

10:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

52m 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 Town of Oconomowoc, WI covers 34.7 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 16, East-West Freeway, South Moorland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.42 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (WI 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Muskego, WI and Town of Oconomowoc, WI, road signs point toward Wis 16 West: Pewaukee and Okauchee.

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