Origin
Greenville, WI
Morning in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, WI to Muskego, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
117.1 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, WI
Tom Fisk
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
Greenville to Muskego is 117.1 miles and takes about 2 hours 16 minutes via I 41, US 45, and South Racine Avenue, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Wisconsin, taking you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion. Plan for a direct connection between these two Wisconsin points with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.5 miles from Greenville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 102.6 mi | 1h 54m |
| US 45 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| South Racine Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Greenville Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Greenville Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Janesville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Wisconsin Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road CB | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 102.6 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, WI and Muskego, WI.
1
Start on WI 15
32 ft
·
2 sec
·
Greenville Drive
2
Continue on WI 15
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenville Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto CTH CB
19 ft
·
1 sec
·
County Road CB
4
Continue on CTH CB
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
County Road CB
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto CTH GV
179 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Greenville Drive
6
Continue on CTH GV
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenville Drive
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto CTH GV
119 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Greenville Drive
8
Continue on CTH GV
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenville Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto WI 96
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Wisconsin Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 41; US 41
103 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 54
Toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
413 ft
·
10 sec
Toward CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
242 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Racine Avenue
16
Continue on CTH Y
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Racine Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Racine Avenue
18
Continue on CTH Y
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Racine Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto CTH L
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Janesville Road
20
Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Drive
Trip Plan
This is a manageable drive, so you can afford to be flexible with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid peak commuter traffic in both the Greenville and Muskego areas. With a total driving time of just over two hours, you won't need extensive breaks, but a quick stop around the halfway point might be welcome. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $18 estimate is based on current prices, and filling up before you leave Greenville is a good idea since most of the drive is on limited-access highways. Pay attention to signage as you transition from I 41 and US 45 onto South Racine Avenue closer to your destination.
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 58.5 miles from Greenville, WI, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.6 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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muskego, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Greenville, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Greenville, WI
This is one driving day of about 117.1 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Greenville, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 102.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.5 miles from Greenville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 114 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
8
107 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m 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
7
113.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54
Toward CTH Y: Racine Avenue
6
113.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CTH Y South: Racine Avenue
6
114 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
CTH Y / South Racine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y / South Racine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.31 one way
$36.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.85 | $51.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.30 | $5.62 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.39 | $7.49 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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
2h 16m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on the highway, with 93% of the 117.1 miles on high-speed roads like I 41. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 102.6 miles on I 41, so settle in for some sustained cruising. The transition to surface roads like South Racine Avenue will occur later in the drive as you approach Muskego. Expect a high volume of exits and merges as you navigate these main arteries.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.6 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 45. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 117.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 117.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.6 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 107 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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