How far is Mequon, WI from Nekoosa, WI?
The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Nekoosa, WI is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mequon and Nekoosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Nekoosa.
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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
3070 ft · 1 min · Lannon Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
35.2 mi · 41 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH B West: Plover, Amherst
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto County Road B
8.8 mi · 15 min · County Road B
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Continue on Plover Road
18.2 mi · 27 min · Plover Road
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Turn right onto East Riverview Expressway
2 mi · 4 min · East Riverview Expressway
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Turn slight left
94 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
2672 ft · 59 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South
57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive
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Turn right onto Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Section Street
1048 ft · 46 sec · South Section Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Section Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mequon and Nekoosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mequon and Sunny near Nekoosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Nekoosa?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winneconne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Mequon and 80.6 miles from Nekoosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mequon and Sunny near Nekoosa.
Stop Ideas Near Winneconne
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 Winneconne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Nekoosa. Straight-line distance: 120.37 mi (193.72 km).
#1 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nekoosa
Fourth-class city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,391 |
| Coordinates | 44.3124600, -89.9042900 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nekoosa (-89.90429, 44.31246)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $3.95 | $22.46 | $44.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $29.23 | $58.47 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $34.97 | $69.93 |
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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