Origin
Mequon, WI
Morning in Mequon on Friday
Local time
11:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mequon, WI to Cedarburg, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Cedarburg, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mequon, WI to Cedarburg, WI covers 7.3 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wauwatosa Road, Cedarburg Road, Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on Wauwatosa Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 15m drive with frequent turns across 7.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wauwatosa Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Swan Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Swan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (WI 167 / West Mequon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (WI 181 / Wauwatosa Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
|
North Swan Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Swan Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 167 / West Mequon Road
Turn right onto WI 167 / West Mequon Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 181 / Wauwatosa Road
Turn left onto WI 181 / Wauwatosa Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Highland Road
Turn right onto Highland Road
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Cedarburg Road
Turn left onto Cedarburg Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Cedarburg Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Mequon Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Highland Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Swan Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wauwatosa Road
— 2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon, WI and Cedarburg, WI.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
47 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Swan Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Swan Road
3
Turn right onto WI 167
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Mequon Road
4
Turn straight
216 ft
·
12 sec
5
Turn left onto WI 181
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Wauwatosa Road
6
Turn right onto Highland Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Road
7
Turn left onto Cedarburg Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedarburg Road
8
Continue on Washington Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Cedarburg, WI
Morning in Cedarburg on Friday
Local time
11:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
2 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
15m 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 Cedarburg, WI covers 7.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wauwatosa Road, Cedarburg Road, Washington Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 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 $1.14 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 straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Swan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (WI 167 / West Mequon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (WI 181 / Wauwatosa Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mequon, WI to Cedarburg, 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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