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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Church Street
126 m · 19 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Old Village Road
136 m · 22 sec · Old Village Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
1235 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
11 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on Genesee Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Genesee Road
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Continue on West Saint Paul Avenue
2.9 mi · 8 min · West Saint Paul Avenue
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Continue on East North Street
1798 ft · 46 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Turn right
1600 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Capitol Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right
856 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 22 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 41 North, US 45 North
2585 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 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 Genesee 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.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookfield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Genesee and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 24.6 mi (39.59 km).
#1 Genesee
Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,341 |
| Coordinates | 42.9527900, -88.3589800 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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