How far is Genesee, WI from Mequon, WI?

The driving distance from Genesee, WI to Mequon, WI is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.56 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.6 mi
39.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.6 mi
Kilometers
39.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.56 mi
Kilometers
63.66 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Return by in Genesee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Genesee
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Genesee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookfield
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Genesee
16 mi
00h 24m
To Mequon
23.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Genesee and Mequon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Genesee and Mequon.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    126 m · 19 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Village Road

    136 m · 22 sec · Old Village Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 83

    1235 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    11 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  6. 6

    Continue on Genesee Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Genesee Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Saint Paul Avenue

    2.9 mi · 8 min · West Saint Paul Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East North Street

    1798 ft · 46 sec · East North Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1600 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Capitol Drive

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Capitol Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    856 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 41 North, US 45 North

    2585 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 145

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 145 North

    50 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 124th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 107th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 107th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West County Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Swan Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    569 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Genesee and Mequon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capitol Drive
7.16 mi · 18%
Zoo Freeway
4.45 mi · 11%
Redford Boulevard
3.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 59
3.02 mi · 8%
West Saint Paul Avenue
2.95 mi · 7%
Genesee Road
2.78 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Capitol Drive

Turn straight onto Capitol Drive

7.1 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookfield
00h 24m from Genesee
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Genesee and Mostly Sunny near Mequon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Genesee to Mequon?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Genesee and 23.5 miles from Mequon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Genesee and Mostly Sunny near Mequon.

Stop Ideas Near Brookfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookfield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

16 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

20 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

72 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Genesee and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 24.6 mi (39.59 km).

Genesee

#1 Genesee

Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,341
Coordinates42.9527900, -88.3589800
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Mequon

#2 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-88.358779, 42.952888)
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Genesee and Mequon. The current time is 01:50:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.