Origin
Kenosha, WI
Morning in Kenosha on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenosha, 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
1h
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenosha, WI
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Muskego, WI
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Trip Overview
Kenosha, WI to Muskego, WI is 38.2 miles and takes about 1 hour via I 41 and West Ryan Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip connecting two points within the Midwest region, specifically within Wisconsin. The route is mostly highway driving, making it a quick and easy transit. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate before transitioning to surface roads for the final stretch. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 17.4 mi | 18m |
| West Ryan Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| West Saint Martins Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Burlington Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Washington Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| Janesville Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Tess Corners Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Sheridan Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 17.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenosha, WI and Muskego, WI.
1
Start on 56th Street
265 ft
·
11 sec
·
56th Street
2
Turn right onto WI 32
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Road
3
Turn left onto CTH S
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Burlington Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Burlington Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
6
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 322
Toward WI 100: Ryan Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
374 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WI 100 West: Ryan Road West
9
Turn left onto WI 100
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Ryan Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn straight onto WI 100
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saint Martins Road
11
Turn left onto CTH MM
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Saint Martins Road
12
Continue on Tess Corners Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tess Corners Drive
13
Turn left onto CTH L
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Janesville Road
14
Turn left onto Pioneer Drive
143 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Kenosha, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CTH S / Washington Road
Turn left onto CTH S / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, I 94 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 North, I 94 West
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward WI 100: Ryan Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 322
Toward WI 100: Ryan Road
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WI 100 West: Ryan Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WI 100 West: Ryan Road West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
8:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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 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?
About 46% of this drive is on the highway, with the longest continuous stretch on I 41 covering 17.4 miles. You'll experience a significant shift from interstate speeds to surface street driving as you move from I 41 onto West Ryan Road. Expect a number of exits and potential traffic merging as you transition off the main highway. The latter part of the trip will involve more local traffic and typical road conditions found in suburban areas.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CTH S / Washington Road.
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 38.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (CTH S / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Kenosha, WI
Full guide →Kenosha is Wisconsin's fourth largest city. It is in the state's southeast region. Many of its residents commute to jobs elsewhere, leading to its appellation as "Chicago's northernmost suburb."
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Muskego, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 1 miles (CTH S / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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