Origin
Ozaukee County, WI
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Local time
11:35 AM
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Current temp
43°F
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Trip from Ozaukee County, WI to Muskego, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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.
Ozaukee County, WI
Tom Fisk
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Ozaukee County, WI to Muskego, WI covers 47.7 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 I 43, US 45, East-West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.46 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: 47.7 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 (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 47.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.9 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and US 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.7 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 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West: Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
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 305A-B
Toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
9
33 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 305A
Toward I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Ch...
8
37.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
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 Ozaukee County, WI to Muskego, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
32.8 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 23.9 mi | 28m |
| US 45 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| East-West Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Zoo Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| South Racine Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| County Highway LL | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Green Bay Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Janesville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 23.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ozaukee County, WI and Muskego, WI.
1
Start on this road
164 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CTH KK
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Highway KK
3
Turn left onto CTH LL
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway LL
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
5
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
6
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
State Highway 33
7
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
9
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
11
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
13
Merge onto I 43; WI 57
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
14
Continue on I 43; WI 32; WI 57
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 43; WI 32; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 72D
Toward I 94 West: Madison
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 94
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 305A-B
Toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 305A
Toward I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
20
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 45
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 45
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 54
Toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
413 ft
·
10 sec
Toward CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
24
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
242 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Racine Avenue
25
Continue on CTH Y
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Racine Avenue
26
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Racine Avenue
27
Continue on CTH Y
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Racine Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto CTH L
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Janesville Road
29
Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
30
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Ozaukee County, WI · 31m 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Ozaukee County, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Muskego, WI
The final approach into Muskego, 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
$7.46 one way
$14.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 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 | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
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
Muskego, WI
Morning in Muskego on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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 warmer 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 Ozaukee County, WI to Muskego, WI covers 47.7 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 I 43, US 45, East-West Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Ozaukee County, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.46 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 47.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ozaukee County, WI to Muskego, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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