Origin
Muskego, WI
Night in Muskego on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskego, WI to Brown Deer, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Brown Deer, WI
Tanmoy Pal
Trip Overview
Muskego to Brown Deer is 28.7 miles and takes about 43m via Zoo Freeway and Rock Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it ideal for a quick commute or a brief scenic detour within the greater Milwaukee area. You'll want to consider this for its simplicity and speed, as it's designed for efficiency rather than extended exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Freeway | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| Rock Freeway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| West Good Hope Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Racine Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Janesville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 45 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North 43rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Sherman Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Zoo Freeway
— 12.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Brown Deer, WI.
1
Start on Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
2
Turn left onto CTH L
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Janesville Road
3
Turn right onto CTH Y
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Racine Avenue
4
Enter roundabout
11 ft
·
0 sec
Toward I 43 North
5
Continue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 43 North
6
Merge onto I 43
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Rock Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 45
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
8
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 47B
Toward Good Hope Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Good Hope Road East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto CTH PP
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Good Hope Road
12
Turn slight left
472 ft
·
17 sec
13
Turn left onto CTH G
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 43rd Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CTH G
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sherman Boulevard
15
Turn right
55 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn right
14 ft
·
1 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Enter roundabout toward I 43 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 43 North
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / Rock Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fon...
7
23 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Good Hope Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47B
Toward Good Hope Road
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Good Hope Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Good Hope Road East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Brown Deer, WI
Night in Brown Deer on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
43m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 69% of the journey on freeways. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 12.7 miles on the Zoo Freeway. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway travel interspersed with segments on local roads like West Good Hope Road. The character is predominantly one of efficient transit, minimizing stops and maximizing forward momentum, reflecting its primary function as a connector rather than a destination in itself.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Zoo Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Zoo Freeway and Rock Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Muskego, WI and Brown Deer, WI, road signs point toward Madison and Good Hope Road East.
Madison
9.6 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 45
Good Hope Road East
23.1 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Zoo Freeway. 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 Brown Deer, 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 2.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (I 43 / Rock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brown Deer, 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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