How far is Mequon, WI from North Fond du Lac, WI?

The driving distance from Mequon, WI to North Fond du Lac, WI is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
54.77 mi
01h 06m
Flight
47.02 mi
75.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.02 mi
Kilometers
75.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.77 mi
Kilometers
88.15 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-04-19T07:49
Arrive North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Addison
WI

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Mequon
27.4 mi
00h 33m
To North Fond du Lac
27.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mequon and North Fond du Lac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and North Fond du Lac.

  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

    42.4 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH OO: Winnebago Street

    958 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road OO

    991 ft · 22 sec · County Road OO

  10. 10

    Continue on Winnebago Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Winnebago Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Prospect Avenue

    1179 ft · 24 sec · Prospect Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Harrison Street

    126 m · 24 sec · Harrison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue

    642 ft · 28 sec · Minnesota Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mequon and North Fond du Lac.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
42.4 mi · 77%
West Mequon Road
5.81 mi · 11%
I 41 North
4.38 mi · 8%
Lannon Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Winnebago Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Prospect Avenue
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

42.4 mi · 00h 45m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 33m from Mequon
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Mequon and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mequon to North Fond du Lac?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Mequon and 27.4 miles from North Fond du Lac.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Mequon and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

36 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

36 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

37 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Columbus

52 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and North Fond du Lac. Straight-line distance: 47.02 mi (75.67 km).

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
North Fond du Lac

#2 North Fond du Lac

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population5,059
Coordinates43.8113800, -88.4834400
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Mequon (-88.03001, 43.21555)
End: North Fond du Lac (-88.48344, 43.81138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mequon and North Fond du Lac. The current time is 07:49:45.

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.