Origin
Mequon, WI
Morning in Mequon on Saturday
Local time
11:03 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
8/10
Great 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
Mequon to Burlington is 45.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via Zoo Freeway and State Highway 36, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region, and is a straightforward, same-day excursion. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not entirely highway or entirely local roads, offering a bit of variety without being overly complex. Consider this route if you're looking for a short, easy drive with minimal fuss, perfect for a quick getaway or a connector between points in southeastern Wisconsin.
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 (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive features a 58% highway share, so expect a good portion of your journey to be on faster roads like the Zoo Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles on the Zoo Freeway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition to State Highway 36 and Milwaukee Avenue, the character will likely shift, potentially becoming more suburban or semi-rural. This mixed profile means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway travel and more local road cruising, making the 1 hour and 11-minute duration feel dynamic.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Zoo Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 45
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 South, US 45
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
8
21 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 60
Toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward WI 100 South, US 45 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WI 100 South, US 45 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Freeway | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 36 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| West Loomis Road | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| US 45 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| North Swan Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North 124th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Zoo Freeway
— 13.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon, WI and Burlington, WI.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
2
At end of 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 CTH F
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 107th Street
5
Turn right onto WI 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
6
Turn left onto WI 145
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North 124th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 45
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
10
Take the exit onto US 45
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 45
Exit 60
Toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 45
Toward WI 100 South, US 45 South
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 45; WI 36
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West Loomis Road
13
Continue on WI 36
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
14
Continue on WI 36
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
15
Keep slight right at fork onto Milwaukee Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
16
Turn left onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Pine Street
17
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Jefferson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Mequon, WI · 36m 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
11:03 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 Zoo Freeway, State Highway 36, Milwaukee Avenue. 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45; WI 100 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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