Origin
Muskego, WI
Afternoon in Muskego on Thursday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskego, WI to Ozaukee County, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Ozaukee County, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Muskego, WI to Ozaukee County, WI covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, Rock Freeway, I 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 48.6 miles, with most of the trip on North-South Freeway and Rock Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.5 miles on North-South Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and Rock Freeway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 48.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 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 14.4 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese 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.
9
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 43
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43 toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 94 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
45.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
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 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Muskego, WI to Ozaukee County, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Washington along the way.
Port Washington
45.2 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| Rock Freeway | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| I 43 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Racine Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| County Highway LL | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Janesville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Green Bay Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 26.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Ozaukee County, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Rock Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 43
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 43
Exit 10A
Toward I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 94
27 mi
·
33 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 43; WI 57
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 96
Toward WI 33: Saukville, Port Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto East Green Bay Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
13
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
14
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
15
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
16
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Highway 33
17
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
18
Enter roundabout onto CTH LL
216 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Highway LL
19
Continue on CTH LL
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway LL
20
Turn right onto CTH KK
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
County Highway KK
21
Turn left
164 ft
·
12 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Muskego, WI · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ozaukee County, WI
The final approach into Ozaukee County, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.60 one way
$15.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Ozaukee County, WI
Afternoon in Ozaukee County on Thursday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
26 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 5m 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 Ozaukee County, WI covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, Rock Freeway, I 43. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $7.60 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 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 14.4 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Muskego, WI to Ozaukee County, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Port Washington along the way.
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