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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.93 mi
02h 43m
Flight
142.91 mi
229.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
168.93 mi
Kilometers
271.86 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM CDT
Return by in Rib Mountain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rib Mountain
2026-04-23T08:56
Arrive Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rib Mountain
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Rib Mountain
84.6 mi
01h 21m
To Mequon
84.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    135 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Camelia Lane

    562 ft · 29 sec · Camelia Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellflower Street

    1493 ft · 1 min · Bellflower Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fern Lane

    2614 ft · 2 min · Fern Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Violet Lane

    86 m · 13 sec · Violet Lane

  6. 6

    Continue on State Park Road

    1379 ft · 1 min · State Park Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rib Mountain Drive

    1055 ft · 28 sec · Rib Mountain Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1908 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1224 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  17. 17

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

    965 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

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

    47 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lannon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lannon Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mequon Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Mequon Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Swan Road

    1058 ft · 23 sec · North Swan Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    569 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rib Mountain 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
66.8 mi · 40%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 30%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 18%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 7%
Mequon Road
5.81 mi · 3%
Rib Mountain Drive
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 21m from Rib Mountain
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Rib Mountain and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 142.91 mi (229.99 km).

Rib Mountain

#1 Rib Mountain

Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population6,890
Coordinates44.9127500, -89.6754000
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Mequon

#2 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Begonia Street (-89.675114, 44.912001)
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.56 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.95
11.92 gal · 45.12 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rib Mountain and Mequon. The current time is 08:56:09.

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.