Origin
Muskego, WI
Morning in Muskego on Saturday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskego, WI to Twin Lakes, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Twin Lakes, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Muskego, WI to Twin Lakes, WI covers 31.8 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 36, State Highway 83, Burlington Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on State Highway 36. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Muskego, WI to Twin Lakes, WI covers 31.8 miles and takes about 49m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 36 is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near CTH Y / Racine Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (CTH Y / Racine Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6 miles (CTH Y / Oak Ridge Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.7 miles (WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CTH Y / Racine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y / Racine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CTH Y / Oak Ridge Drive
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y / Oak Ridge Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CTH O; CTH Z / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CTH O; CTH Z / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CTH EM; CTH Z / South Lake Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CTH EM; CTH Z / South Lake Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 36 | 6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 83 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Burlington Bypass | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Racine Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| 368th Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 50 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| County Highway Y | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 36
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Twin Lakes, 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 left onto CTH Y
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Racine Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
Racine Avenue
5
Continue on CTH Y
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Racine Avenue
6
Continue on CTH Y
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway Y
7
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
192 ft
·
4 sec
·
Oak Ridge Drive
8
Continue on CTH Y
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Oak Ridge Drive
9
Turn right onto WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
10
Continue on WI 36
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
11
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 36; WI 83
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Bypass
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
13
Turn left onto WI 83
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 83
14
Turn right onto WI 50
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
16
Turn left onto CTH O
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
368th Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto CTH O; CTH Z
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on CTH Z
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Main Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto CTH EM; CTH Z
399 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Lake Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
CTH EM; CTH Z
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Muskego, WI · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Twin Lakes, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Twin Lakes, 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
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Twin Lakes, WI
Morning in Twin Lakes on Saturday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Rochester, WI
16 mi in
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
49m 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 Twin Lakes, WI covers 31.8 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 36, State Highway 83, Burlington Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $4.97 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (CTH Y / Racine Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6 miles (CTH Y / Oak Ridge Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.7 miles (WI 36; WI 83 / Burlington Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Muskego, WI to Twin Lakes, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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