How far is Waterford, WI from Mequon, WI?

The driving distance from Waterford, WI to Mequon, WI is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.07 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.62 mi
52.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.62 mi
Kilometers
52.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.07 mi
Kilometers
74.14 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mequon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:47 PM CDT
Return by in Waterford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterford
2026-04-18T20:54
Arrive Mequon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterford
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
Greenfield
WI

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

From Waterford
19.6 mi
00h 26m
To Mequon
26.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South River Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South River Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 36

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36

  4. 4

    Continue on Loomis Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Loomis Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    137 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Zoo Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 145

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 145 North

    50 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 124th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 107th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 107th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West County Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Swan Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    569 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterford 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
13.8 mi · 30%
State Highway 36
6.46 mi · 14%
Loomis Road
6.08 mi · 13%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 10%
North Swan Road
1.81 mi · 4%
North 124th Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

13.8 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 26m from Waterford
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mequon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Waterford and 26.5 miles from Mequon.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mequon.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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 Greenfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 8 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 3.3 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 7.9 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 Greenfield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

7 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

11 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 32.62 mi (52.5 km).

Waterford

#1 Waterford

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,497
Coordinates42.7630700, -88.2142600
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Mequon

#2 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: South River Street (-88.214312, 42.763082)
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.89 $13.78
Premium $4.65 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.30 $8.59 $17.18

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 Waterford and Mequon. The current time is 20:54:14.

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.