How far is Mequon, WI from Germantown, WI?
The driving distance from Mequon, WI to Germantown, WI is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and Germantown.
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Start on the route
569 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Swan Road
1058 ft · 26 sec · North Swan Road
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Turn left onto West Mequon Road
4 mi · 7 min · West Mequon Road
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Turn right onto Pilgrim Road
2336 ft · 1 min · Pilgrim Road
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Turn left onto Fond du Lac Avenue
614 ft · 18 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1494 ft · 53 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
39 m · 8 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
21 m · 5 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 Mequon and Germantown.
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 Mequon Road
Turn left onto West Mequon Road
3.99 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mequon and Partly Sunny near Germantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mequon to Germantown?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Menomonee Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Mequon and 2.6 miles from Germantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mequon and Partly Sunny near Germantown.
Stop Ideas Near Menomonee Falls
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 Menomonee Falls.
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 Germantown. Straight-line distance: 4.14 mi (6.67 km).
#1 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Germantown
Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 19,993 |
| Coordinates | 43.2286200, -88.1103700 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown (-88.11037, 43.22862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.77 | $1.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.95 | $1.91 |
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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