How far is Mequon, WI from Mount Horeb, WI?
The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Mount Horeb, WI is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 02h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mequon and Mount Horeb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Mount Horeb.
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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
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
1264 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
1377 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH ID, US 18 Business, US 151 Business: Mount Horeb
1441 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
855 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
35 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
1999 ft · 40 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 18/151 Business
22 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
831 ft · 17 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
2099 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street
28 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street
2231 ft · 45 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street
39 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street
1037 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1177 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
6 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mequon and Mount Horeb.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mequon and Partly Sunny near Mount Horeb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Mount Horeb?
The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Mequon and 53.9 miles from Mount Horeb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mequon and Partly Sunny near Mount Horeb.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Mount Horeb. Straight-line distance: 87.35 mi (140.58 km).
#1 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Horeb
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086100, -89.7384600 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Horeb (-89.73846, 43.00861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
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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