How far is Saint Francis, WI from Mequon, WI?

The driving distance from Saint Francis, WI to Mequon, WI is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.02 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.78 mi
30.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.78 mi
Kilometers
30.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.02 mi
Kilometers
40.26 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mequon
Sat, May 30, 1:03 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Francis
Sat, May 30, 1:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Francis
2026-05-30T12:28
Arrive Mequon
Sat, May 30, 1:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Francis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Whitefish Bay
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Saint Francis
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Mequon
12.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Mequon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    609 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bolivar Avenue

    784 ft · 36 sec · East Bolivar Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue

    2441 ft · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Howard Avenue

    62 m · 12 sec · East Howard Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1246 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on East-West Freeway

    1982 ft · 34 sec · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, I 94 East: Chicago, Green Bay

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 North: Green Bay

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward East Brown Deer Road

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Brown Deer Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Brown Deer Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    76 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Green Bay Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Green Bay Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cedarburg Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Cedarburg Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Mequon Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Mequon Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Swan Road

    1058 ft · 23 sec · North Swan Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    569 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
9.48 mi · 38%
Lake Freeway
2.28 mi · 9%
John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.27 mi · 9%
West Brown Deer Road
2.24 mi · 9%
Cedarburg Road
2.22 mi · 9%
West Mequon Road
2.08 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

9.48 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitefish Bay
00h 17m from Saint Francis
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Francis and Sunny near Mequon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Francis to Mequon?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitefish Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Saint Francis and 12.9 miles from Mequon.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Francis and Sunny near Mequon.

Stop Ideas Near Whitefish Bay

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitefish Bay and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitefish Bay.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

9 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

19 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

44 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

72 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francis and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 18.78 mi (30.23 km).

Saint Francis

#1 Saint Francis

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population9,725
Coordinates42.9675200, -87.8775800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Mequon

#2 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.877026, 42.96786)
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.74 $7.49
Premium $4.65 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.30 $4.67 $9.34

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Francis and Mequon. The current time is 12:28:51.

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.