Origin
Twin Lakes, WI
Late night in Twin Lakes on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Twin Lakes, WI to Muskego, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Twin Lakes, WI
Tom Fisk
Muskego, WI
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
Twin Lakes, WI to Muskego, WI is 31.7 miles and takes about 49m via State Highway 36, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, making it a straightforward drive between two Midwest locations. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not all highway or all backroads, which can keep things interesting. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to cover a moderate distance without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 36 | 6 mi | 8m |
| WI 83 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Burlington Bypass | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Racine Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| 368th Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 50 | 2 mi | 2m |
| County Highway Y | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 36
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Lakes, WI and Muskego, WI.
1
Start on CTH EM; CTH Z
399 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Lake Avenue
2
Turn left onto CTH Z
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on CTH O; CTH Z
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto CTH O; CTH Z
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
368th Street
5
Turn right onto WI 50
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto WI 83
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
WI 83
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
272 ft
·
7 sec
8
Merge onto WI 11; WI 36; WI 83
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Bypass
9
Continue on WI 36; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
10
Continue on WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 36
11
Turn left onto CTH Y
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Loomis Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Highway Y
13
Continue on CTH Y
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway Y
14
Continue on CTH Y
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Racine Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Racine Avenue
16
Continue on CTH Y
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Racine Avenue
17
Turn right onto CTH L
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Janesville Road
18
Turn right onto Pioneer Drive
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pioneer Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Pioneer Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Twin Lakes, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH Z / East Main Street
Turn left onto CTH Z / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WI 50 / State Highway 50
Turn right onto WI 50 / State Highway 50
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WI 83
Turn left onto WI 83
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CTH Y / West Loomis Road
Turn left onto CTH Y / West Loomis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
CTH Y / County Highway Y
Enter roundabout onto CTH Y / County Highway Y
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Muskego on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Rochester, WI
16 mi in
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
22 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
49m 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 31.7-mile journey features a 43% highway share, indicating a blend of faster road segments and more local driving. You'll encounter the Burlington Bypass as part of your route, offering a more direct path for a portion of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6 miles on State Highway 36, providing a consistent pace before transitioning to other roads. The overall profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' so expect some variation in road types and speed limits as you make your way from Twin Lakes to Muskego.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on State Highway 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CTH Z / East Main Street.
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 31.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (CTH Z / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (WI 50 / State Highway 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (WI 83): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on State Highway 36. 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: at 0.1 miles (CTH Z / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (WI 50 / State Highway 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (WI 83): 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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