Mequon to Kimberly is 95.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 50 minutes via I-41, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wisconsin, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. Given its relatively short duration and minimal stops, it’s perfect for a quick relocation or a short getaway without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.7 miles from Mequon, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 95.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey on major roadways like I-41 and the Tri-County Expressway. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, including a significant stretch of 74.4 miles on I-41 without interruption. While the primary roads are efficient, the initial segment on West Mequon Road offers a brief transition before merging onto the faster expressways. Expect minimal slowdowns and a straightforward driving experience for most of the 95.3 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Tri-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Swan Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (North Swan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These 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
8
11.1 mi into trip|~17m in|I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
8
85.4 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 134A
Toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
7
85.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 10 East, WI 441 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134A
Toward US 10 East, WI 441 North
6
93.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward CTH CE: College Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CTH CE: College Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mequon, WI and Kimberly, WI, road signs point toward Bend and Appleton.
Bend
6.7 mi in|~12m|via WI 167
Appleton
11.1 mi in|~17m|via I 41; US 41
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
74.4 mi
1h 19m
Tri-County Expressway
6.5 mi
7m
West Mequon Road
5.8 mi
10m
WI 167
4.4 mi
4m
South Railroad Street
0.8 mi
1m
County Road CE
0.6 mi
<1m
Lannon Road
0.6 mi
1m
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 74.4 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon, WI and Kimberly, 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·25 sec·North Swan Road
3
Turn left onto WI 167
5.8 mi·10 min·West Mequon Road
4
Continue on WI 167
0.6 mi·1 min·Lannon Road
5
Take the ramp onto WI 167
4.4 mi·4 min·WI 167
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, AppletonUse the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·19 sec
Exit 134AToward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens PointUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·45 sec
Exit 134AToward US 10 East, WI 441 North
9
Merge onto US 10; WI 441
0.5 mi·34 sec·Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
10
Continue on US 10; WI 441
6.5 mi·7 min·Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward CTH CE: College AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
509 ft·12 sec
13
Turn straight onto CTH CE
0.3 mi·27 sec·County Road CE
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH CE
160 ft·2 sec·County Road CE
15
Continue on CTH CE
0.3 mi·27 sec·County Road CE
16
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·24 sec
17
Turn left onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·Railroad Street
18
Enter roundabout onto South Railroad Street
87 ft·5 sec·South Railroad Street
19
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.8 mi·1 min·South Railroad Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue
67 ft·1 sec·West Kimberly Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
West Kimberly Avenue
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of under two hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for when you depart. Aim to leave Mequon mid-morning to avoid any early commuter traffic and arrive in Kimberly with plenty of afternoon time. Since the longest stretch is 74.4 miles on I-41, plan your fuel stops accordingly; there are ample opportunities along this major interstate. Given the short duration and low fuel cost of approximately $15, you won't need to worry about extensive rest breaks, but a quick stop for a stretch is always a good idea.
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 47.7 miles from Mequon, WI, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.4 miles.
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 47.7 miles or 57m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimberly, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mequon, WI
This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 1h 50m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 74.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.7 mi from Mequon, WI
· 57m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.57
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
EV Truck/SUV
38.1
0
$13.34
$6.10
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mequon, WI
Morning
in Mequon on Saturday
Local time
11:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kimberly, WI
Morning
in Kimberly on Saturday
Local time
11:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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 50m 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 Kimberly, WI covers 95.3 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, Tri-County Expressway, West Mequon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.7 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 $14.90 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 95.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (North Swan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mequon, WI and Kimberly, WI, road signs point toward Bend and Appleton.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
