Origin
Muskego, WI
Afternoon in Muskego on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskego, WI to Elm Grove, WI
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskego, WI
Dara Visuals
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Muskego and Elm Grove, this 11.8-mile journey is a straightforward commute across Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this one of the most economical drives in the Midwest. Because the entire route stays on local roads, you avoid the complexity of highway navigation entirely. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that serves as a reliable link between these two communities.
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
5.9 miles from Muskego, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a cruise-control interstate experience. With 0% of the trip spent on highways, you will navigate entirely via surface streets like Janesville Road and Moorland Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6-mile segment along South Moorland Road. As you transition from Muskego to Elm Grove, the road personality remains consistently local, requiring frequent adjustments rather than long-distance highway speeds.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Moorland Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH L / Janesville Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH L / Janesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH L / Janesville Road
Turn right onto CTH L / Janesville Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
10.1 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 18 / West Bluemound Road
Turn right onto US 18 / West Bluemound Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
11.3 mi into trip
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~22m in
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Watertown Plank Road
Turn right onto Watertown Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Moorland Road | 6 mi | 11m |
| Moorland Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Janesville Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West Bluemound Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Watertown Plank Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sunny Slope Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Moorland Road
— 6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Elm Grove, WI.
1
Start on Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
6 sec
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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
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Moorland Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
145 ft
·
2 sec
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South Moorland Road
5
Continue on CTH O
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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South Moorland Road
6
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
234 ft
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4 sec
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South Moorland Road
7
Continue on CTH O
5.7 mi
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10 min
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South Moorland Road
Use the none lane.
8
Turn right onto US 18
0.9 mi
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1 min
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West Bluemound Road
Use the none lane.
9
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
10
Turn left onto Sunny Slope Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Sunny Slope Road
11
Turn right onto Watertown Plank Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Watertown Plank Road
Use the none lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Watertown Plank Road
Trip Plan
Since the trip is brief, you have total flexibility in your departure time, though keep in mind the turn-heavy nature of the roads when planning your route. You won't need to worry about long-haul rest stops or complex fuel logistics with a $2 gas budget. Focus your attention on the transition between Janesville Road and Moorland Road to ensure you stay on track. Because there are zero scheduled stops, you can easily complete this drive in a single, efficient run. Use the short duration to your advantage by checking traffic patterns on local roads before you head out.
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 5.9 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6 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 11.8 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.9 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elm Grove, 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 11.8 miles and 23m.
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 South Moorland Road for about 6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.9 mi from Muskego, WI · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elm Grove, WI
The final approach into Elm Grove, 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 Elm Grove, 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
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Elm Grove, WI
Afternoon in Elm Grove on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 Elm Grove, WI covers 11.8 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Moorland Road, Moorland Road, Janesville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.79 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 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH L / Janesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Muskego, WI to Elm Grove, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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