Trip from Muskego, WI to Cedarburg, WI

Drive Time

58m

Distance

36.6 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Muskego, WI to Cedarburg, WI covers 36.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Zoo Freeway, Rock Freeway, Wauwatosa Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.7 miles on Zoo Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.56 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

18.3 miles from Muskego, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Muskego, WI to Cedarburg, WI covers 36.6 miles and takes about 58m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Zoo Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.7 miles.

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?

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 2.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 36.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5

2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Enter roundabout toward I 43 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 43 North

5

3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 43 / Rock Freeway

Merge onto I 43 / Rock Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

6

9.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 45

Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

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

Exit 61 Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fon...

7

23 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward Good Hope Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 47B Toward Good Hope Road

8

23.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Good Hope Road East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Good Hope Road East

Towns Along This Route

Between Muskego, WI and Cedarburg, WI, road signs point toward Madison and Good Hope Road East.

Madison

9.6 mi in | ~13m | via US 45

Good Hope Road East

23.1 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Zoo Freeway	12.7 mi	17m
Rock Freeway	6.4 mi	7m
Wauwatosa Road	4 mi	7m
North 76th Street	3.1 mi	5m
West Good Hope Road	2.4 mi	4m
Racine Avenue	2.3 mi	4m
Cedarburg Road	1.8 mi	3m
Washington Avenue	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Zoo Freeway — 12.7 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Cedarburg, 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

11 ft · 0 sec

Toward I 43 North

5

Continue

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 43 North

6

Merge onto I 43

6.4 mi · 7 min · Rock Freeway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

7

Take the exit onto US 45

0.6 mi · 55 sec · US 45

Exit 61 Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

8

Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45

13 mi · 17 min · Zoo Freeway

Use the slight right lane.

9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 47B Toward Good Hope Road Use the slight right lane.

10

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward Good Hope Road East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Turn straight onto CTH PP

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Good Hope Road

12

Turn left onto WI 181

3.1 mi · 5 min · North 76th Street

Use the left lane.

13

Continue on WI 181

4.0 mi · 7 min · Wauwatosa Road

14

Turn right onto Highland Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highland Road

15

Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Cedarburg Road

16

Continue on Washington Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

17

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

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 18.3 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.7 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 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 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedarburg, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muskego, WI

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

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Muskego, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Zoo Freeway for about 12.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Muskego, WI · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Waukegan, IL

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

The final approach into Cedarburg, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cedarburg, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.56 one way

$11.12 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$6.13	$12.26
premium	$4.80	$6.91	$13.82
diesel	$5.64	$8.13	$16.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

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, 2026-04-06.

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 data refreshed 13 hours ago

Origin

Muskego, WI

Afternoon in Muskego on Sunday

Local time

2:19 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

Afternoon in Cedarburg on Sunday

Local time

2:19 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

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

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 Zoo Freeway, Rock Freeway, Wauwatosa Road. 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 $5.56 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 36.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Muskego, WI and Cedarburg, WI, road signs point toward Madison and Good Hope Road East.

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

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