Trip from Muskego, WI to Stoughton, WI

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Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

68.5 mi

110 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

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Muskego, WI

Vladimir Srajber

Stoughton, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This 68.5-mile journey from Muskego, WI to Stoughton, WI takes approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate via Rock Freeway and US 51, with a portion on County Highway N, offering a mixed driving experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, this is an economical trip for those looking to stay within the Midwest region. The relatively short duration means you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy a full day at your destination without the need for an overnight stay. This route is ideal for a quick getaway or an efficient transfer between two Wisconsin 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

34.3 miles from Muskego, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive that's more than half on highways, with 54% of the route utilizing faster roads like Rock Freeway and US 51. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 15 miles on Rock Freeway, providing a consistent pace. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests a transition from potentially more urban or suburban access roads onto these main arteries, and then possibly a shift as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience periods of steady cruising interspersed with changes in road type, keeping the driving engaging without being overly demanding.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Rock Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.

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 3 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles (US 51 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Enter roundabout toward I 43 South

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 43 South

18.3 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward WI 20: East Troy

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 38 Toward WI 20: East Troy

55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 51 / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 51 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

57.9 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | US 51

Turn left onto US 51

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | US 51

Take the exit onto US 51 toward US 51 North: Stoughton

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 156 Toward US 51 North: Stoughton

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Rock Freeway	15 mi	16m
US 51	10.6 mi	16m
County Highway N	10.6 mi	14m
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway	7.5 mi	10m
State Highway 20	7.4 mi	10m
State Highway 59	4 mi	6m
Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway	3.8 mi	5m
North Main Street	2.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Rock Freeway — 15 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Stoughton, WI.

Start on Pioneer Drive

96 ft · 4 sec · Pioneer Drive

Turn left onto CTH L

0.6 mi · 1 min · Janesville Road

Turn right onto CTH Y

2.3 mi · 4 min · Racine Avenue

Enter roundabout onto CTH Y

99 ft · 2 sec · South Racine Avenue

Continue on CTH Y

0.1 mi · 11 sec · South Racine Avenue

Enter roundabout

264 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 43 South

Continue

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 43 South

Merge onto I 43

15 mi · 16 min · Rock Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 38 Toward WI 20: East Troy Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

191 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto WI 20

2.0 mi · 4 min · North Street

Continue on WI 20

5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

Continue on WI 20

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20

Turn right onto US 12

7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 12; WI 59

3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway

Continue on CTH N

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East County Road N

Continue on CTH N

11 mi · 14 min · County Highway N

At end of road, turn right onto WI 59

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59

156 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 59

Continue on WI 59

423 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59

123 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 59

Continue on WI 59

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto WI 59

152 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 59

Continue on WI 59

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 59

Continue on WI 59

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Fulton Street

Turn right onto York Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · York Road

Turn left onto Jenson Street

332 ft · 16 sec · Jenson Street

Turn right onto US 51

2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 51

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 51

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto US 51

7.4 mi · 12 min · US 51

Exit 156 Toward US 51 North: Stoughton Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto South 4th Street

80 ft · 3 sec · South 4th Street

Arrive at destination

South 4th Street

Trip Plan

Given the modest 1-hour and 39-minute travel time, you can easily tackle this drive in one day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time in Stoughton, or leave mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour congestion leaving Muskego. With no designated stops in the data, you have the freedom to pull over as needed; however, the longest stretch without a significant road change is 15 miles, so plan accordingly if you prefer frequent breaks. The estimated fuel cost of $11 means you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.

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 34.3 miles from Muskego, WI, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15 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 15 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.3 miles or 46m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stoughton, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Muskego, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muskego, WI

This is one driving day of about 68.5 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Muskego, WI.

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

The longest stretch is on Rock Freeway for about 15 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.3 mi from Muskego, WI · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Whitewater, WI

34 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

Big Bend, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitewater, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Muskego, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stoughton, WI

The final approach into Stoughton, 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

$10.71 one way

$21.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$11.76	$23.52
premium	$4.89	$13.18	$26.36
diesel	$5.61	$15.12	$30.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.6	$7.19	$3.29
Efficient EV	17.1	$5.99	$2.74
EV Truck/SUV	27.4	$9.59	$4.38

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 10 hours ago

Origin

Muskego, WI

Afternoon in Muskego on Wednesday

Local time

3:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stoughton, WI

Afternoon in Stoughton on Wednesday

Local time

3:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

21 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 39m 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 Stoughton, WI covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Rock Freeway, US 51, County Highway N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.3 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 $10.71 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.

The route from Muskego, WI to Stoughton, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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