Origin
Muskego, WI
Late night in Muskego on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskego, WI to Elm Grove, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Elm Grove, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Muskego and Elm Grove, this 11.8-mile journey is a straightforward commute across Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this one of the most economical drives in the Midwest. Because the entire route stays on local roads, you avoid the complexity of highway navigation entirely. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that serves as a reliable link between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Moorland Road | 6 mi | 11m |
| Moorland Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Janesville Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West Bluemound Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Watertown Plank Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sunny Slope Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Moorland Road
— 6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Elm Grove, WI.
1
Start on Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
2
Turn right onto CTH L
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Janesville Road
3
Turn left onto CTH O
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moorland Road
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Moorland Road
5
Continue on CTH O
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Moorland Road
6
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
234 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Moorland Road
7
Continue on CTH O
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 18
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bluemound Road
9
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
10
Turn left onto Sunny Slope Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sunny Slope Road
11
Turn right onto Watertown Plank Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Watertown Plank Road
12
Arrive at destination
Watertown Plank Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH L / Janesville Road
Turn right onto CTH L / Janesville Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 18 / West Bluemound Road
Turn right onto US 18 / West Bluemound Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Sunny Slope Road
Turn left onto Sunny Slope Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Elm Grove, WI
Late night in Elm Grove on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
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
23m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a cruise-control interstate experience. With 0% of the trip spent on highways, you will navigate entirely via surface streets like Janesville Road and Moorland Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6-mile segment along South Moorland Road. As you transition from Muskego to Elm Grove, the road personality remains consistently local, requiring frequent adjustments rather than long-distance highway speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on South Moorland Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH L / Janesville Road.
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 23m 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 (CTH L / Janesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on South Moorland Road. 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 (CTH L / Janesville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.4 miles (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elm Grove, 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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