Origin
Mequon, WI
Evening in Mequon on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mequon, WI to Delafield, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Delafield, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mequon, WI to Delafield, WI covers 32 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East-West Freeway, West Capitol Drive, Zoo Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on East-West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Mequon, WI to Delafield, WI covers 32 miles and takes about 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
8
11 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Dri...
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 190 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward WI 190 East
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward CTH C: Delafield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 285
Toward CTH C: Delafield
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| West Capitol Drive | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Zoo Freeway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Redford Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Swan Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North 124th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West County Line Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 9.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon, WI and Delafield, 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
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 44
Toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward WI 190 East
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto WI 190
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Capitol Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
208 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn left onto CTH F
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Redford Boulevard
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
16
Merge onto I 94; WI 164
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 285
Toward CTH C: Delafield
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto CTH C
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Genesee Street
20
Turn right onto Main Street
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Mequon, WI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Mequon, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Delafield, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Delafield, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Delafield, WI
Evening in Delafield on Friday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Butler, WI
16 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m 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 Delafield, WI covers 32 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East-West Freeway, West Capitol Drive, Zoo Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 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 $5.00 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 15 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mequon, WI to Delafield, 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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