How far is Mequon, WI from Merton, WI?
The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Merton, WI is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mequon and Merton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Merton.
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Start on the route
569 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Swan Road
1058 ft · 26 sec · North Swan Road
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Turn left onto West Mequon Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · West Mequon Road
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Continue on Lannon Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lannon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lannon Road
30 m · 6 sec · Lannon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lannon Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lannon Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
4 mi · 7 min · County Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Line Road
30 m · 2 sec · County Line Road
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Exit the roundabout onto County Line Road
1.5 km · 1 min · County Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 164
76 m · 5 sec · State Highway 164
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 164
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 164
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Turn right onto Plainview Road
2 mi · 5 min · Plainview Road
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Turn left onto Center Oak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Center Oak Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway VV
791 ft · 16 sec · County Highway VV
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Continue on Main Street
2615 ft · 1 min · 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 Merton.
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.
West Mequon Road
Turn left onto West Mequon Road
5.81 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mequon and Mostly Sunny near Merton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Merton?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Mequon and 9.6 miles from Merton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mequon and Mostly Sunny near Merton.
Stop Ideas Near Lannon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lannon.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Merton. Straight-line distance: 14.73 mi (23.71 km).
#1 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merton
Village in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,649 |
| Coordinates | 43.1466700, -88.3067600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merton (-88.30676, 43.14667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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