How far is Mequon, WI from Brown Deer, WI?

The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Brown Deer, WI is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
6.66 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.89 mi
7.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.89 mi
Kilometers
7.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.66 mi
Kilometers
10.72 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brown Deer
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-04-18T04:07
Arrive Brown Deer
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Mequon
3.4 mi
00h 06m
To Brown Deer
3.4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Brown Deer.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    569 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

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

    1058 ft · 22 sec · North Swan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Mequon Road

    2 mi · 4 min · West Mequon Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    75 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cedarburg Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Cedarburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Green Bay Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Green Bay Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Teutonia Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · North Teutonia Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Teutonia Avenue

    2253 ft · 48 sec · North Teutonia Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sherman Boulevard

    927 ft · 23 sec · North Sherman Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left

    41 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
179.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cedarburg Road
2.2 mi · 33%
West Mequon Road
2.03 mi · 30%
North Green Bay Road
1.43 mi · 22%
North Teutonia Avenue
0.45 mi · 7%
North Swan Road
0.2 mi · 3%
North Sherman Boulevard
0.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cedarburg Road

Turn right onto Cedarburg Road

2.2 mi · 00h 03m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 06m from Mequon
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brown Deer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Brown Deer?

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Mequon and 3.4 miles from Brown Deer.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mequon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brown Deer.

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

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 Thiensville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 12 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 13.4 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 12.1 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 Thiensville.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and Brown Deer. Straight-line distance: 4.89 mi (7.87 km).

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Brown Deer

#2 Brown Deer

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population12,191
Coordinates43.1633400, -87.9645300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Mequon (-88.03001, 43.21555)
End: Brown Deer (-87.96453, 43.16334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.65 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $5.30 $1.27 $2.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mequon and Brown Deer. The current time is 04:07:16.

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.