Origin
Mequon, WI
Morning in Mequon on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mequon, WI to Burlington, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mequon, WI
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Burlington, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mequon, WI to Burlington, WI covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Swan Road, West County Line Road, North 107th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 45.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Swan Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mequon, WI to Burlington, WI is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mequon, WI to Burlington, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Swan Road | — | — |
| West County Line Road | — | — |
| North 107th Street | — | — |
| West Brown Deer Road | — | — |
| North 124th Street | — | — |
| I 41 South | — | — |
| Zoo Freeway | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Swan Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon, WI and Burlington, WI.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Swan Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Swan Road
3
Turn right onto West County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Line Road
4
Turn left onto North 107th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 107th Street
5
Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
6
Turn left onto North 124th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North 124th Street
7
Take the ramp left toward I 41 South, US 45
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 41 South, US 45
8
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Zoo Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
10
Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
11
Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
WI 100 South, US 45 South
12
Turn right onto West Loomis Road
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West Loomis Road
13
Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
14
Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
15
Keep slight right to continue on Milwaukee Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
16
Turn left onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Pine Street
17
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Mequon, WI · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Mequon, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burlington, WI
The final approach into Burlington, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.18 one way
$14.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Burlington, WI
Morning in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Franklin, WI
23 mi in
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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 Mequon, WI to Burlington, WI covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Swan Road, West County Line Road, North 107th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Mequon, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.18 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.
The drive from Mequon, WI to Burlington, WI is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mequon, WI to Burlington, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mequon, WI to Burlington, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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