How far is Mequon, WI from Genesee, WI?
The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Genesee, WI is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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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 Mequon and Genesee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Genesee.
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Start on the route
569 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Swan Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road
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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 107th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 107th 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 124th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 41 South, US 45
1940 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive
649 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 190 East
1183 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West Capitol Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · West Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right
1401 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
63 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Continue on East North Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East North Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East North Street
147 m · 12 sec · East North Street
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Turn straight onto East Saint Paul Avenue
2.5 mi · 7 min · East Saint Paul Avenue
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Continue on Genesee Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Genesee Road
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Continue on State Highway 59
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 83
68 m · 13 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1235 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 83
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Turn right onto Old Village Road
136 m · 22 sec · Old Village Road
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Turn left onto Church Street
126 m · 18 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mequon and Genesee.
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.
West Capitol Drive
Turn straight onto West Capitol Drive
7.11 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 Mequon and Mostly Sunny near Genesee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Genesee?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 16.2 miles from Mequon and 16.2 miles from Genesee.
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 7.8 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mequon and Mostly Sunny near Genesee.
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 Mequon and Genesee. Straight-line distance: 24.6 mi (39.59 km).
#1 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Genesee
Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,341 |
| Coordinates | 42.9527900, -88.3589800 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Genesee (-88.35898, 42.95279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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