Origin
Burlington, WI
Afternoon in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, WI to Muskego, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, WI
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Muskego, WI
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Trip Overview
This 18.7-mile journey from Burlington to Muskego, Wisconsin, is a short hop that can be completed in about 30 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route primarily utilizes Milwaukee Avenue, State Highway 36, and Racine Avenue, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this drive is budget-friendly and doesn't require an overnight stay. Since you're staying within the Midwest and Wisconsin, you won't encounter significant regional shifts. This trip is ideal for a quick local excursion or as part of a larger itinerary within southeastern Wisconsin.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Avenue | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 36 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Racine Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| County Highway Y | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Janesville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Pine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Loomis Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Milwaukee Avenue
— 6.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, WI and Muskego, WI.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
256 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Pine Street
3
Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
4
Continue on WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
5
Turn left onto CTH Y
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Loomis Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Highway Y
7
Continue on CTH Y
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway Y
8
Continue on CTH Y
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Racine Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Racine Avenue
10
Continue on CTH Y
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Racine Avenue
11
Turn right onto CTH L
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Janesville Road
12
Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Pine Street
Turn left onto North Pine Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Milwaukee Avenue
Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CTH Y / West Loomis Road
Turn left onto CTH Y / West Loomis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CTH Y / County Highway Y
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y / County Highway Y
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CTH Y / Racine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y / Racine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Muskego on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
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
22 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
30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 32% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on Milwaukee Avenue. This road profile suggests a blend of quicker highway sections and potentially slower, more local road segments. As you transition between Milwaukee Avenue, State Highway 36, and Racine Avenue, the character of the drive will likely shift, offering varied driving conditions rather than a monotonous experience.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Milwaukee Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Pine Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m 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 (North Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Milwaukee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (CTH Y / West Loomis Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Milwaukee Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Milwaukee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (CTH Y / West Loomis Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Muskego, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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