How far is Rib Mountain, WI from Mequon, WI?
The driving distance from Rib Mountain, WI to Mequon, WI is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rib Mountain and Mequon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rib Mountain and Mequon.
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Start on the route
135 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Camelia Lane
562 ft · 29 sec · Camelia Lane
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Turn left onto Bellflower Street
1493 ft · 1 min · Bellflower Street
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Turn left onto Fern Lane
2614 ft · 2 min · Fern Lane
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Turn left onto Violet Lane
86 m · 13 sec · Violet Lane
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Continue on State Park Road
1379 ft · 1 min · State Park Road
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Continue on Rib Mountain Drive
1055 ft · 28 sec · Rib Mountain Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1908 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1224 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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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 Rib Mountain 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 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rib Mountain and Mostly Sunny near Mequon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rib Mountain to Mequon?
The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Rib Mountain and 84.3 miles from Mequon.
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 26.1 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rib Mountain and Mostly Sunny near Mequon.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rib Mountain and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 142.91 mi (229.99 km).
#1 Rib Mountain
Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
| Population | 6,890 |
| Coordinates | 44.9127500, -89.6754000 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| 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: (-88.02568, 43.218779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.61 | $63.22 |
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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