How far is Brookfield, WI from Mequon, WI?
The driving distance from Brookfield, WI to Mequon, WI is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookfield and Mequon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield and Mequon.
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Start on West North Avenue
740 ft · 17 sec · West North Avenue
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Continue on West North Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West North Avenue
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Turn left onto North 124th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street
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Turn right onto West Burleigh Street
2404 ft · 1 min · West Burleigh Street
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Turn left onto I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton
1792 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 145
1084 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 145 North
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North 124th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street
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Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Turn left onto North 107th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 107th Street
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Turn right onto West County Line Road
1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road
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Turn left onto North Swan Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road
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Turn left
569 ft · 42 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield and Mequon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Zoo Freeway
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
5.59 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Brookfield and Sunny near Mequon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookfield to Mequon?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Brookfield and 8.3 miles from Mequon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookfield and Sunny near Mequon.
Stop Ideas Near Butler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butler.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 11.38 mi (18.32 km).
#1 Brookfield
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 6,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.0605700, -88.1064800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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