How far is Mequon, WI from Delavan, WI?

The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Delavan, WI is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
61.56 mi
01h 19m
Flight
50.83 mi
81.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.83 mi
Kilometers
81.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.56 mi
Kilometers
99.07 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delavan
Sat, Apr 18, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-04-18T04:15
Arrive Delavan
Sat, Apr 18, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Vernon
WI

Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Mequon
30.8 mi
00h 39m
To Delavan
30.8 mi
00h 39m

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
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    39.5 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Delavan

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Geneva Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Geneva Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South 7th Street

    1300 ft · 47 sec · South 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1238 ft · 44 sec · East Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Walworth Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walworth Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
39.5 mi · 64%
Zoo Freeway
13.7 mi · 22%
North Swan Road
1.81 mi · 3%
North 124th Street
1.29 mi · 2%
West Brown Deer Road
1.02 mi · 2%
West County Line Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

39.5 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 39m from Mequon
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Delavan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Mequon and 30.8 miles from Delavan.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Delavan.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

31 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

35 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Delavan. Straight-line distance: 50.83 mi (81.8 km).

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Delavan

City in United States of America

Population5,356
Coordinates42.6330700, -88.6437100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Mequon (-88.03001, 43.21555)
End: Delavan (-88.64371, 42.63307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 Delavan. The current time is 04:15:31.

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.