Origin
Mequon, WI
Late night in Mequon on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mequon, WI to Greenville, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
94 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m
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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Greenville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Mequon to Greenville is 94 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 straightforward drive keeps you within Wisconsin, moving north through the Midwest. It’s a quick, direct trip primarily on the interstate, making it an easy choice for a single-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on a major highway, so expect consistent travel speeds. This route is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47 miles from Mequon, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 78.4 mi | 1h 24m |
| West Mequon Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| WI 167 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| West Greenville Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Greenville Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lannon Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Wisconsin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Swan Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon, WI and Greenville, 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
78 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Use the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 138
Toward WIS 96: Fox River Mall
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
459 ft
·
13 sec
Toward WIS 96: Fox River Mall
9
Turn left onto WI 96
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Wisconsin Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CTH GV
11
Turn straight onto CTH GV
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenville Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto CTH GV
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Greenville Drive
13
Continue on CTH GV
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenville Drive
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH CB
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road CB
15
Continue on CTH CB
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
County Road CB
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 15
276 ft
·
15 sec
·
Greenville Drive
17
Continue on WI 15
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
WI 15
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 50 minute duration, this trip is easily achievable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but it's always wise to take a break during the 78.4-mile stretch on I-41. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as there are limited services directly on the highway for extended periods. Aim to leave mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic around Mequon and arrive in Greenville with plenty of daylight remaining.
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 miles from Mequon, WI, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 miles or 56m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 94 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 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47 miles from Mequon, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 89.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
89.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward WIS 96: Fox River Mall
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward WIS 96: Fox River Mall
6
89.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WIS 96: Fox River Mall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward WIS 96: Fox River Mall
5
89.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
WI 96 / West Wisconsin Avenue
Turn left onto WI 96 / West Wisconsin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.70 one way
$29.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.14 | $32.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.02 |
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.
Destination
Greenville, WI
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
23 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of your travel occurring on major highways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 78.4 miles on I-41. The initial part of your journey begins on local roads like West Mequon Road and WI 167 before merging onto the interstate. While the majority of the drive is on the fast-paced I-41, the transition on and off the highway is brief. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal slowdowns.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and West Mequon Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Swan Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94 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 89.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Greenville, 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
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 94 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 (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 89.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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