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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.01 mi
00h 48m
Flight
21.66 mi
34.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
32.01 mi
Kilometers
51.51 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delafield
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-04-18T04:06
Arrive Delafield
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mequon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Brookfield
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Mequon
16 mi
00h 24m
To Delafield
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    569 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Swan Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West County Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 107th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 107th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 41 South, US 45

    1940 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive

    649 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 190 East

    1183 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Capitol Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · West Capitol Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1401 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · East-West Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: Delafield

    1455 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    2007 ft · 46 sec · Genesee Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
9.75 mi · 30%
West Capitol Drive
7.15 mi · 22%
Zoo Freeway
4.5 mi · 14%
Redford Boulevard
2.82 mi · 9%
North Swan Road
1.81 mi · 6%
North 124th Street
1.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 24m from Mequon
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

16 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

72 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

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

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Delafield

#2 Delafield

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

Population8,935
Coordinates43.0608400, -88.4037100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Mequon (-88.03001, 43.21555)
End: Delafield (-88.40371, 43.06084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mequon and Delafield. The current time is 04:06:03.

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.