How far is Portage, WI from Mequon, WI?

The driving distance from Portage, WI to Mequon, WI is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.3 mi
01h 44m
Flight
75.34 mi
121.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.34 mi
Kilometers
121.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.3 mi
Kilometers
135.66 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mequon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in Portage
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Mequon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
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
Juneau
WI

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Portage
45.5 mi
00h 52m
To Mequon
38.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Mequon.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cook Street

    109 m · 8 sec · West Cook Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  5. 5

    Continue on James Street

    2029 ft · 53 sec · James Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    1821 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 167 East, CTH Y: Lannon Road, Mequon Road

    965 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 167 East: Mequon Road

    47 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lannon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lannon Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Mequon Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Mequon Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    1514 ft · 3 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 27%
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 25%
I 41 South
17.6 mi · 21%
James Street
13.8 mi · 16%
Mequon Road
5.58 mi · 7%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 16

Turn left onto State Highway 16

22.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Juneau
00h 52m from Portage
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Mequon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Mequon?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Juneau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Portage and 38.8 miles from Mequon.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Mequon.

Stop Ideas Near Juneau

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

11 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

26 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 75.34 mi (121.25 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population10,381
Coordinates43.5391500, -89.4626200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Mequon

#2 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cook Street (-89.462602, 43.539109)
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.40
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.20 $22.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.63 $25.26
Premium $4.65 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.30 $15.75 $31.51

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 Portage and Mequon. The current time is 00:04:32.

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.