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Trip from Mequon, WI to Evansville, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

97.7 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Mequon, WI

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city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Evansville, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mequon, WI to Evansville, WI covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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 $15.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.9 miles from Mequon, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 97.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 97.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Evansville, WI is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Evansville, 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 94 West

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 Evansville, 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

4.5 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive

0.1 mi · 16 sec · WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive
10

Keep slight right to continue on WI 190 East

0.2 mi · 40 sec · WI 190 East
11

Turn straight onto West Capitol Drive

7.1 mi · 10 min · West Capitol Drive
12

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 51 sec
13

Keep slight left

207 ft · 10 sec
14

Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

2.5 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard
15

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 44 sec
16

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway
17

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

27 mi · 28 min · East-West Freeway
18

Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek

0.2 mi · 27 sec · WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
19

Keep slight left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson

318 ft · 10 sec · WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson
20

Turn left

32 mi · 39 min
21

Turn right onto Humes Road

15 mi · 21 min · Humes Road
22

Continue on East Main Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
23

Turn left onto South Madison Street

20 ft · 1 sec · South Madison Street
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.9 miles from Mequon, WI, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.9 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mequon, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mequon, WI

This is one driving day of about 97.7 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Mequon, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.9 mi from Mequon, WI · 1h 6m into the drive

Downtown Farmington, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, WI

49 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

Butler, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Mequon, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Evansville, WI

The final approach into Evansville, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Evansville, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.27 one way

$30.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.77 $33.54
premium $4.89 $18.80 $37.60
diesel $5.61 $21.57 $43.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.26 $4.69
Efficient EV 24.4 0 $8.55 $3.91
EV Truck/SUV 39.1 0 $13.68 $6.25

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mequon, WI

Afternoon in Mequon on Thursday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evansville, WI

Afternoon in Evansville on Thursday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Farmington, WI

49 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

20 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

2h 12m 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 Evansville, WI covers 97.7 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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 48.9 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 $15.27 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 Evansville, WI is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Evansville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mequon, WI to Evansville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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