How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Mequon, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Mequon, WI is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.93 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.08 mi
8.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Menomonee Falls.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.08 mi
Kilometers
8.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.93 mi
Kilometers
12.77 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-23T01:27
Arrive Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Brown Deer
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
3.8 mi
00h 07m
To Mequon
4.1 mi
00h 07m

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 Menomonee Falls and Mequon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Mequon.

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Brown Deer Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 107th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 107th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West County Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Swan Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    569 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls 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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
2.75 mi · 35%
North Swan Road
1.81 mi · 23%
West County Line Road
1.01 mi · 13%
West Brown Deer Road
1 mi · 13%
North 107th Street
0.96 mi · 12%
Appleton Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

2.75 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brown Deer
00h 07m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls 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 Menomonee Falls to Mequon?

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Brown Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Menomonee Falls and 4.1 miles from Mequon.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brown Deer

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 Brown Deer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 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 11.4 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 11.8 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 Brown Deer.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

15 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

25 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

50 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

68 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Mequon. Straight-line distance: 5.08 mi (8.17 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Mequon

#2 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Appleton Avenue (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.11
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.06 $2.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.19 $2.38
Premium $4.65 $1.30 $2.61
Diesel $5.30 $1.49 $2.97

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 Menomonee Falls and Mequon. The current time is 01:27:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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