Origin
Twin Lakes, WI
Morning in Twin Lakes on Saturday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
57.5 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Twin Lakes, WI
Tom Fisk
Mequon, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, 368th Street, Highway 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 57.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| 368th Street | — | — |
| Highway 50 | — | — |
| Burlington Bypass | — | — |
| Milwaukee Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 36 | — | — |
| Loomis Road | — | — |
| West Saint Martins Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Lakes, WI and Mequon, WI.
1
Start on South Lake Avenue
400 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Lake Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto 368th Street
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
368th Street
5
Turn right onto State Highway 50
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 50
6
Turn left
5.7 mi
·
8 min
7
Take the ramp slight right
272 ft
·
7 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Burlington Bypass
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Bypass
9
Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
10
Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
11
Continue on Loomis Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Loomis Road
12
Continue straight
449 ft
·
19 sec
13
Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
14
Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 43 North, US 45 North
16
Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rock Freeway
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
18
Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Zoo Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward WI 145
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
WI 145
20
Keep slight right to continue on WI 145 North
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
WI 145 North
21
Turn right onto North 124th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 124th Street
22
Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
23
Turn left onto North 107th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 107th Street
24
Turn right onto West County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Line Road
25
Turn left onto North Swan Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Swan Road
26
Turn left onto West Mequon Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Mequon Road
27
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
2 min
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Twin Lakes, WI · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Twin Lakes, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mequon, WI
The final approach into Mequon, 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
$8.99 one way
$17.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Mequon on Saturday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Franklin, WI
29 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, 368th Street, Highway 50. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 miles from Twin Lakes, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.99 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.
The drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Twin Lakes, 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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