Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Sussex, WI
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Muskego, WI to Sussex, WI covers 19.4 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Racine Avenue, Redford Boulevard, Racine Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on South Racine Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Racine Avenue | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Redford Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Racine Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Les Paul Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Springdale Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Watertown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Waukesha Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Moreland Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego, WI and Sussex, WI.
Start on Pioneer Drive
Turn left onto CTH L
Turn right onto CTH Y
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
Continue on CTH Y
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
Continue on CTH Y
Turn right onto US 18; WI 59; WI 164; CTH D; CTH Y
Turn right onto US 18; WI 164
Turn slight left
Turn left onto Springdale Road
Continue on Sprindale Road
Continue on CTH SR
Turn left onto Watertown Road
Turn right onto CTH F
Continue on CTH F
Turn left onto CTH VV
At end of road, turn left onto CTH VV
Continue on CTH VV
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CTH Y / Racine Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y / South Racine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y / South Racine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Muskego on Sunday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Sussex on Sunday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
19.4 mi in 36m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 around 0.6 miles in near CTH Y / Racine Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (CTH Y / Racine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (CTH Y / South Racine Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3 miles (CTH Y / South Racine Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
419 ft
Total Descent
298 ft
Highest Point
979 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
178 ft
Founded 1964
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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