How far is Nekoosa, WI from Mequon, WI?
The driving distance from Nekoosa, WI to Mequon, WI is about 161 miles (259.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Nekoosa and Mequon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nekoosa and Mequon.
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Start on South Section Street
1048 ft · 48 sec · South Section Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Market Street
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive
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Continue on 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Avenue South
20 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
2545 ft · 56 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn slight right
2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
123 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Plover Road
18.2 mi · 27 min · Plover Road
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Continue on County Road B
8.6 mi · 15 min · County Road B
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Take the ramp right toward US_10_East: Appleton
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
38 mi · 44 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 167 East, CTH Y: Lannon Road, Mequon Road
965 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 167 East: Mequon Road
47 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Lannon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lannon Road
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Continue on Mequon Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · Mequon Road
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Turn right onto North Swan Road
1058 ft · 23 sec · North Swan Road
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Turn right
569 ft · 42 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 Nekoosa and Mequon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
65.6 mi · 01h 10m
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 Nekoosa and Sunny near Mequon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nekoosa to Mequon?
The road trip is about 161 miles (259.1 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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 80.4 miles from Nekoosa and 80.6 miles from Mequon.
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 40.6 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 Nekoosa and Sunny near Mequon.
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 Nekoosa and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 120.37 mi (193.72 km).
#1 Nekoosa
Fourth-class city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,391 |
| Coordinates | 44.3124600, -89.9042900 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mequon (-88.03001, 43.21555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 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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