How far is Holmen, WI from Mequon, WI?

The driving distance from Holmen, WI to Mequon, WI is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.47 mi
03h 21m
Flight
169.5 mi
272.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.5 mi
Kilometers
272.79 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.47 mi
Kilometers
356.42 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Holmen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holmen
2026-04-23T06:27
Arrive Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holmen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Holmen
108.6 mi
01h 40m
To Mequon
112.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 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 Holmen and Mequon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway D

    21 m · 7 sec · County Highway D

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2686 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Gaarder Road

    22 m · 2 sec · West Gaarder Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Gaarder Road

    801 ft · 24 sec · West Gaarder Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holmen Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Holmen Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2119 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    132.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1600 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Capitol Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Capitol Drive

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    856 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 41 North, US 45 North

    2585 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 145

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 145 North

    50 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 124th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 107th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 107th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West County Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Swan Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    569 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holmen Drive
140 mi · 63%
I 94
55.6 mi · 25%
Capitol Drive
7.16 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
4.45 mi · 2%
Redford Boulevard
2.4 mi · 1%
North Swan Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Holmen Drive

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
169.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 40m from Holmen
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holmen 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 Holmen to Mequon?

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Holmen and 112.9 miles from Mequon.

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

The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holmen and Mostly Sunny near Mequon.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holmen and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 169.5 mi (272.79 km).

Holmen

#1 Holmen

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population10,368
Coordinates43.9633000, -91.2562500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Mequon

#2 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway D (-91.256246, 43.963121)
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.58 L · about $29.45
Round trip
$58.90
15.62 gal · 59.16 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.45 $58.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.22 $66.43
Premium $4.65 $36.35 $72.70
Diesel $5.30 $41.42 $82.85

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 Holmen and Mequon. The current time is 06:27:52.

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.