How far is Mequon, WI from Delafield, WI?
The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Delafield, WI is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mequon and Delafield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Delafield.
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Start on the route
569 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Swan Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road
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Turn right onto West County Line Road
1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road
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Turn left onto North 107th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 107th Street
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Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Turn left onto North 124th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 41 South, US 45
1940 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive
649 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 190 East
1183 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West Capitol Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · West Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right
1401 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
63 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
8.5 mi · 9 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: Delafield
1455 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
2007 ft · 46 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
37 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mequon and Delafield.
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.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
8.48 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Delafield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Delafield?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Mequon and 16 miles from Delafield.
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 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Delafield.
Stop Ideas Near Brookfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookfield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Delafield. Straight-line distance: 21.66 mi (34.86 km).
#1 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delafield
Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,935 |
| Coordinates | 43.0608400, -88.4037100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delafield (-88.40371, 43.06084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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