Origin
Sheboygan, WI
Evening in Sheboygan on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheboygan, WI to Mequon, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheboygan, WI
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Mequon, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sheboygan, WI to Mequon, WI covers 47.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, West Mequon Road, South Business Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.5 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 47.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and West Mequon Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.5 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and West Mequon Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 9th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 28 / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 9th Street
Turn left onto North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 28 / South 14th Street
Turn left onto WI 28 / South 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
WI 57
Take the exit onto WI 57 toward WI 57 South, WI 167 West: Mequon Road
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 85
Toward WI 57 South, WI 167 West: Mequon Road
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 37.5 mi | 40m |
| West Mequon Road | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| South Business Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 14th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 28 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| WI 57 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 37.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheboygan, WI and Mequon, WI.
1
Start on Center Avenue
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
Center Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 9th Street
400 ft
·
19 sec
·
North 9th Street
3
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
4
Turn left onto WI 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 14th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on WI 28; CTH OK
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Business Drive
6
Turn right onto WI 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on WI 28
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Highway 28
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
9
Merge onto I 43
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto WI 57
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
WI 57
Exit 85
Toward WI 57 South, WI 167 West: Mequon Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on WI 57; WI 167
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West Mequon Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto North Swan Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Swan Road
13
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Sheboygan, WI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 23.8 miles from Sheboygan, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mequon, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mequon, 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
$7.43 one way
$14.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Mequon, WI
Evening in Mequon on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Cedar Grove, WI
24 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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 Sheboygan, WI to Mequon, WI covers 47.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, West Mequon Road, South Business Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Sheboygan, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.43 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 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 28 / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sheboygan, WI to Mequon, 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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