How far is Wisconsin Rapids, WI from Mequon, WI?
The driving distance from Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Mequon, WI is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wisconsin Rapids and Mequon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wisconsin Rapids and Mequon.
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Start on the route
5 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 8th Street South
43 m · 7 sec · 8th Street South
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Plover Road
17.7 mi · 26 min · Plover Road
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Continue on County Road B
8.6 mi · 15 min · County Road B
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Take the ramp right toward US_10_East: Appleton
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
38 mi · 44 min · US Highway 10
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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 Wisconsin Rapids 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids to Mequon?
The road trip is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Wisconsin Rapids and 75.8 miles from Mequon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wisconsin Rapids and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Mequon.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
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 Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wisconsin Rapids and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 120.24 mi (193.5 km).
#1 Wisconsin Rapids
Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin
| Population | 17,555 |
| Coordinates | 44.3835763, -89.8173466 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.38 | $56.75 |
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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