How far is Mequon, WI from Mukwonago, WI?

The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Mukwonago, WI is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
38.62 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.56 mi
45.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.56 mi
Kilometers
45.97 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.62 mi
Kilometers
62.15 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mukwonago
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-04-23T09:02
Arrive Mukwonago
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenfield
WI

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

From Mequon
19.3 mi
00h 26m
To Mukwonago
19.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 83: Waterford, Mukwonago

    1467 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    154 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Rochester Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Rochester Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elmwood Street

    4 m · 3 sec · Elmwood Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    652 ft · 29 sec · Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
16.9 mi · 44%
Zoo Freeway
13.7 mi · 35%
North Swan Road
1.81 mi · 5%
North 124th Street
1.29 mi · 3%
West Brown Deer Road
1.02 mi · 3%
South Rochester Street
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

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

16.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 26m from Mequon
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mequon and Mostly Sunny near Mukwonago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Mequon and 19.3 miles from Mukwonago.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mequon and Mostly Sunny near Mukwonago.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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 Greenfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 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 3 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 7.8 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 Greenfield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

7 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

11 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Mukwonago. Straight-line distance: 28.56 mi (45.97 km).

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

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

#2 Mukwonago

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population8,163
Coordinates42.8666800, -88.3334300
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Mequon (-88.03001, 43.21555)
End: Mukwonago (-88.33343, 42.86668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $4.65 $6.33 $12.66
Diesel $5.30 $7.21 $14.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mequon and Mukwonago. The current time is 09:02:05.

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.