Origin
Greendale, WI
Late night in Greendale on Friday
Local time
3:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greendale, WI to Mequon, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greendale, WI
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Mequon, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greendale, WI to Mequon, WI covers 23.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, North Swan Road, North 124th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 23.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and North Swan Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.3 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and North Swan Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (CTH U / South 76th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northway
Turn left onto Northway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CTH U / South 76th Street
Turn right onto CTH U / South 76th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 41; I 894; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US...
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward WI 145
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward WI 145
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 145 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward WI 145 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 14.3 mi | 19m |
| North Swan Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North 124th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West County Line Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North 107th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 76th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 14.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greendale, WI and Mequon, WI.
1
Start on Schoolway
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Schoolway
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Turn left onto Northway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Grange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Grange Avenue
5
Turn right onto CTH U
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 76th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight left
257 ft
·
13 sec
7
Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Layton Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto South 84th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 84th Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 43 South, I 894 West, I 41 North
10
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Airport Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41
14 mi
·
19 min
·
I 41; I 894; US 41
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 48
Toward WI 145
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward WI 145 North
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto WI 145
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 124th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto WI 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
16
Turn left onto CTH F
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 107th Street
17
Turn right onto West County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West County Line Road
18
Turn left onto North Swan Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Swan Road
19
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mequon, WI
Late night in Mequon on Friday
Local time
3:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greendale, WI to Mequon, WI covers 23.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, North Swan Road, North 124th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Greendale, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (CTH U / South 76th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 41; I 894; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Greendale, WI to Mequon, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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