How far is Mequon, WI from Shawano, WI?
The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Shawano, WI is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town 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 Shawano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Shawano.
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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 right to continue on US 45 North: New London
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
620 ft · 17 sec · West 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road D
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D
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Turn right onto W Green Tree Road
2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
8.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mequon and Shawano.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mequon and Partly Sunny near Shawano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Shawano?
The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Mequon and 66.2 miles from Shawano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mequon and Partly Sunny near Shawano.
Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf
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 Black Wolf.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Shawano. Straight-line distance: 112 mi (180.25 km).
#1 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shawano
City in and county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,885 |
| Coordinates | 44.7822100, -88.6089900 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shawano (-88.60899, 44.78221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
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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