How far is Mequon, WI from Brookfield, WI?

The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Brookfield, WI is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.92 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.38 mi
18.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.38 mi
Kilometers
18.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-04-23T01:41
Arrive Brookfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mequon
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
Butler
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Mequon
8 mi
00h 13m
To Brookfield
8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°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 Mequon and Brookfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    569 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Swan Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West County Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 107th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 107th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 41 South, US 45

    1940 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    611 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West North Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West North Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
6.77 mi · 43%
West North Avenue
2.65 mi · 17%
North Swan Road
1.81 mi · 11%
North 124th Street
1.29 mi · 8%
West Brown Deer Road
1.02 mi · 6%
West County Line Road
1.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

6.4 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
00h 13m from Mequon
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mequon and Mostly Sunny near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 Mequon and 8 miles from Brookfield.

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 4.5 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Butler

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 Butler and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 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 8.6 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 9.9 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 Butler.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

15 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

22 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 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 Mequon and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 11.38 mi (18.32 km).

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Brookfield

#2 Brookfield

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,518
Coordinates43.0605700, -88.1064800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Mequon (-88.03001, 43.21555)
End: Brookfield (-88.10648, 43.06057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.22
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.11 $4.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.38 $4.76
Premium $4.65 $2.61 $5.21
Diesel $5.30 $2.97 $5.94

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 Mequon and Brookfield. The current time is 01:41:42.

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.