How far is Cedarburg, WI from Mequon, WI?

The driving distance from Cedarburg, WI to Mequon, WI is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.39 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6 mi
9.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6 mi
Kilometers
9.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.39 mi
Kilometers
11.89 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mequon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in Cedarburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedarburg
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Mequon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedarburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Cedarburg
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Mequon
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedarburg and Mequon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedarburg and Mequon.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    1060 ft · 28 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Western Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Western Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Wauwatosa Road

    54 m · 3 sec · Wauwatosa Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Wauwatosa Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Wauwatosa Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Mequon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Mequon Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Swan Road

    1058 ft · 23 sec · North Swan Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    569 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedarburg and Mequon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wauwatosa Road
4.96 mi · 67%
West Mequon Road
1.01 mi · 14%
Western Road
0.89 mi · 12%
Washington Avenue
0.2 mi · 3%
North Swan Road
0.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wauwatosa Road

Exit the roundabout onto Wauwatosa Road

4.93 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 06m from Cedarburg
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Cedarburg and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Mequon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedarburg to Mequon?

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Cedarburg and 3.7 miles from Mequon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Cedarburg and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Mequon.

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thiensville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thiensville.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedarburg and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 6 mi (9.65 km).

Cedarburg

#1 Cedarburg

City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States

Population6,080
Coordinates43.2966700, -87.9875900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Mequon

#2 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-87.987592, 43.296688)
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.99 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.52 gal · 1.98 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.65 $1.21 $2.42
Diesel $5.30 $1.38 $2.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedarburg and Mequon. The current time is 06:58:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.