How far is Delafield, WI from Mequon, WI?

The driving distance from Delafield, WI to Mequon, WI is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.9 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.66 mi
34.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.66 mi
Kilometers
34.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.77 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Return by in Delafield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delafield
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Delafield
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
Sussex
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Delafield
15.4 mi
00h 20m
To Mequon
20.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    37 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    2006 ft · 40 sec · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway C

    812 ft · 22 sec · County Highway C

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 East

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    9.5 mi · 10 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lannon Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Lannon Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lannon Road

    33 m · 6 sec · Lannon Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Lannon Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lannon Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mequon Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Mequon Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1514 ft · 3 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delafield 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
9.47 mi · 26%
Mequon Road
5.58 mi · 16%
Lannon Road
5.35 mi · 15%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 13%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

9.47 mi · 00h 10m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sussex
00h 20m from Delafield
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delafield and Mostly Sunny near Mequon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Sussex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Delafield and 20.5 miles from Mequon.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delafield and Mostly Sunny near Mequon.

Stop Ideas Near Sussex

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sussex, 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 Sussex.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

27 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

32 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

53 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

60 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delafield and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 21.66 mi (34.86 km).

Delafield

#1 Delafield

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,935
Coordinates43.0608400, -88.4037100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Mequon

#2 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-88.403709, 43.060865)
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Delafield and Mequon. The current time is 03:14:32.

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.