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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 30m

Distance

58.8 mi

95 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Twin Lakes, WI, WI

Twin Lakes, WI

Tom Fisk

fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Mequon, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Zoo Freeway, State Highway 36, Loomis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on Zoo Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

29.4 miles from Twin Lakes, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Zoo Freeway 13.8 mi 18m
State Highway 36 7.3 mi 10m
Loomis Road 6 mi 8m
WI 83 5.7 mi 8m
Burlington Bypass 5.6 mi 7m
South Lovers Lane Road 4.4 mi 8m
368th Street 3.5 mi 6m
Milwaukee Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Zoo Freeway — 13.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Lakes, WI and Mequon, WI.

1

Start on CTH EM; CTH Z

399 ft · 16 sec · South Lake Avenue
2

Turn left onto CTH Z

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Main Street
3

Continue on CTH O; CTH Z

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East Main Street
4

Turn right onto CTH O; CTH Z

3.5 mi · 6 min · 368th Street
5

Turn right onto WI 50

2.0 mi · 2 min · State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto WI 83

5.7 mi · 8 min · WI 83
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

272 ft · 7 sec
8

Merge onto WI 11; WI 36; WI 83

5.6 mi · 7 min · Burlington Bypass
9

Continue on WI 36; WI 83

2.3 mi · 3 min · Milwaukee Avenue
10

Continue on WI 36

7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
11

Continue on WI 36

6.0 mi · 8 min · Loomis Road
12

Continue on US 45

448 ft · 19 sec · US 45
13

Turn left onto US 45; WI 100

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Saint Martins Road
14

Continue on US 45; WI 100

4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
15

Take the ramp onto US 45

0.4 mi · 52 sec · US 45
Toward I 43 North, US 45 North
16

Merge onto I 43; US 45

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Rock Freeway
17

Take the exit onto US 45

0.6 mi · 55 sec · US 45
Exit 61 Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
18

Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45

14 mi · 18 min · Zoo Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 48 Toward WI 145 Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork

165 ft · 4 sec
Toward WI 145 North Use the right lane.
21

Turn right onto WI 145

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 124th Street
Use the right lane.
22

Turn right onto WI 100

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Brown Deer Road
23

Turn left onto CTH F

1.0 mi · 2 min · North 107th Street
24

Turn right onto West County Line Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road
25

Turn left onto North Swan Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road
26

Turn left

0.1 mi · 41 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 29.4 miles from Twin Lakes, WI, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.8 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 13 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.4 miles or 43m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mequon, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Twin Lakes, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Twin Lakes, WI

This is one driving day of about 58.8 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Twin Lakes, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Zoo Freeway for about 13.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Franklin, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, WI

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

Burlington, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Twin Lakes, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.2

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.2

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 42

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Blüm Coffee Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.8

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14142824220

Visit website

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Franklin Woods Nature Center Pavilion

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 33.6

Franklin, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14147452760

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 52.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | WI 50 / State Highway 50

Turn right onto WI 50 / State Highway 50

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | WI 83

Turn left onto WI 83

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
38.2 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 45

Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 61 Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fon...
7
52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward WI 145

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 48 Toward WI 145
8
52.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 145 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward WI 145 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.19 one way

$18.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.09 $20.19
premium $4.89 $11.32 $22.63
diesel $5.61 $12.98 $25.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Twin Lakes, WI

Afternoon in Twin Lakes on Saturday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mequon, WI

Afternoon in Mequon on Saturday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Franklin, WI

29 mi in

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

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 30m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m, 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 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Zoo Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 4 miles in near WI 50 / State Highway 50.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 4 miles (WI 50 / State Highway 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (WI 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.

Madison

38.2 mi in | ~58m | via US 45

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Zoo Freeway, State Highway 36, Loomis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $9.19 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 58.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 4 miles (WI 50 / State Highway 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (WI 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Mequon, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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