How far is Mequon, WI from Fox Crossing, WI?

The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Fox Crossing, WI is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
86 mi
01h 40m
Flight
73.01 mi
117.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.01 mi
Kilometers
117.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86 mi
Kilometers
138.4 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox Crossing
Sat, May 16, 11:52 AM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Sat, May 16, 1:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-05-16T10:12
Arrive Fox Crossing
Sat, May 16, 11:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Byron
WI

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From Mequon
43 mi
00h 50m
To Fox Crossing
43 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Fox Crossing.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    569 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

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

    1058 ft · 26 sec · North Swan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Mequon Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · West Mequon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lannon Road

    3070 ft · 1 min · Lannon Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    73.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH II: Winchester Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Winchester Road

    74 m · 7 sec · Winchester Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Green Bay Road

    1933 ft · 59 sec · North Green Bay Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto American Drive

    619 ft · 27 sec · American Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cold Spring Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cold Spring Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Cold Spring Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
73.2 mi · 85%
West Mequon Road
5.81 mi · 7%
I 41 North
4.38 mi · 5%
Cold Spring Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Lannon Road
0.58 mi · 1%
North Green Bay Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

73.2 mi · 01h 18m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
00h 50m from Mequon
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mequon and Mostly Sunny near Fox Crossing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Fox Crossing?

The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Mequon and 43 miles from Fox Crossing.

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

The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mequon and Mostly Sunny near Fox Crossing.

Stop Ideas Near Byron

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

11 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
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Beaver Dam, WI

37 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

41 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Fox Crossing. Straight-line distance: 73.01 mi (117.5 km).

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fox Crossing

Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population19,119
Coordinates44.2197000, -88.4854000
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Mequon (-88.03001, 43.21555)
End: Fox Crossing (-88.4854, 44.2197)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.93 $25.86
Premium $4.65 $14.15 $28.30
Diesel $5.30 $16.12 $32.25

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mequon and Fox Crossing. The current time is 10:12:02.

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.