How far is Mequon, WI from Rib Mountain, WI?

The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Rib Mountain, WI is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.1 mi
03h 20m
Flight
142.91 mi
229.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.91 mi
Kilometers
229.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.1 mi
Kilometers
272.14 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rib Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-04-23T10:22
Arrive Rib Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mequon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winchester
WI

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Mequon
84.5 mi
01h 40m
To Rib Mountain
84.6 mi
01h 40m

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
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Rib Mountain.

  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

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    2758 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Rib Mountain Drive

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rib Mountain Drive

    1643 ft · 53 sec · Rib Mountain Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on State Park Road

    1433 ft · 1 min · State Park Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Violet Lane

    86 m · 15 sec · Violet Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Fern Lane

    2614 ft · 2 min · Fern Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bittersweet Road

    83 m · 12 sec · Bittersweet Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bellflower Street

    1222 ft · 55 sec · Bellflower Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Camelia Lane

    562 ft · 30 sec · Camelia Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Begonia Street

    135 m · 24 sec · Begonia Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 36%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 28%
I 39 North
30.5 mi · 18%
US 45 North
16 mi · 9%
West Mequon Road
5.81 mi · 3%
I 41 North
4.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 40m from Mequon
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mequon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rib Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Rib Mountain?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Mequon and 84.6 miles from Rib Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mequon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rib Mountain.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

22 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

22 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Rib Mountain. Straight-line distance: 142.91 mi (229.99 km).

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Rib Mountain

#2 Rib Mountain

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population6,890
Coordinates44.9127500, -89.6754000
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: Mequon (-88.03001, 43.21555)
End: Rib Mountain (-89.6754, 44.91275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 Rib Mountain. The current time is 10:22:10.

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.