Trip from Muskego, WI to Monona, WI

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

76.4 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 27m ★

6 AM

1h 34m

8 AM

1h 49m

10 AM

1h 39m

12 PM

1h 38m

3 PM

1h 40m

5 PM

1h 48m

8 PM

1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Muskego to Monona is a straightforward 76.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes to complete. Because this trip is short and efficient, it is best suited as a simple one-day excursion rather than an overnight commitment. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The path utilizes a combination of the East-West Freeway, South Moorland Road, and North Stoughton Road to navigate across the Midwest. Since both towns are located within Wisconsin, you will remain in the same region throughout your travel, ensuring a consistent and familiar driving experience. It is a practical route for those looking to reach their destination quickly without the need for extensive planning.

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

38.2 miles from Muskego, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on the East-West Freeway, which accounts for a 60.2-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. The personality of this route is defined by its efficiency, prioritizing speed over local detours or technical roads. As you transition from the initial stretches of South Moorland Road onto the freeway system, the pace becomes consistent and predictable. Navigating the final sections via North Stoughton Road provides a functional conclusion to what is essentially a direct interstate-style commute.

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.

East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,006 ft 800 ft

Total Climb

561 ft

Total Descent

483 ft

Highest Point

1,006 ft

~66.8 mi in

Elevation Range

206 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and South Moorland Road. 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

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 76.4 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 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 (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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.

6

16.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 94 / East-West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

70 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | WI 30

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30 toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 240 Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janes...

8

71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward US 51, I 39 Alternate, I 94 Alternate: Stoughton Road

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 1C Toward US 51, I 39 Alternate, I 94 Alternate: S...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Muskego, WI to Monona, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.

Madison

70 mi in | ~1h 24m | via WI 30

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East-West Freeway	60.2 mi	1h 4m
South Moorland Road	5.2 mi	9m
North Stoughton Road	3.1 mi	4m
Moorland Road	2.2 mi	4m
Janesville Road	1.8 mi	4m
WI 30	1.6 mi	1m
Pflaum Road	0.9 mi	2m
Nichols Road	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: East-West Freeway — 60.2 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Monona, 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 left at fork onto I 94

54 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30

1.6 mi · 1 min · WI 30

Exit 240 Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 1C Toward US 51, I 39 Alternate, I 94 Alternate: Stoughton Road Use the slight right lane.

13

Keep slight left at fork

476 ft · 13 sec

14

Turn left onto US 51

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Stoughton Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

15

Turn right onto Pflaum Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Pflaum Road

16

Continue on Nichols Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Nichols Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

17

Arrive at destination

Nichols Road

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it best fits your itinerary without worrying about complex scheduling. With no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the drive in one go if you prefer. Keep in mind that since the route relies so heavily on major highways, your travel time may fluctuate slightly based on traffic volume along the East-West Freeway. Plan to keep your gas tank prepared with a $12 fuel budget in mind for the round trip. Since you will be on the road for under two hours, packing light snacks and water is usually sufficient to keep you comfortable until you reach Monona.

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 38.2 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 76.4 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 miles or 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monona, 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 76.4 miles and 1h 34m.

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 East-West Freeway for about 60.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.2 mi from Muskego, WI · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

38 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East-West Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 miles.

Arriving in Monona, WI

The final approach into Monona, 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 Monona, 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

$11.60 one way

$23.21 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$12.79	$25.58
premium	$4.80	$14.42	$28.85
diesel	$5.64	$16.97	$33.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.9	$8.02	$3.67
Efficient EV	19.1	$6.69	$3.06
EV Truck/SUV	30.6	$10.70	$4.89

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Muskego, WI

Afternoon in Muskego on Sunday

Local time

4:52 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

Monona, WI

Afternoon in Monona on Sunday

Local time

4:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°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

4 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

1h 34m 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 Monona, WI covers 76.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East-West Freeway, South Moorland Road, North Stoughton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.2 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 $11.60 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 10 significant decision points across 76.4 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 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 (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Muskego, WI to Monona, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.

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Trip from Muskego, WI to Monona, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Monona, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Muskego, WI

Monona, WI

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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