Origin
Brookfield, WI
Late night in Brookfield on Friday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, WI to Mequon, WI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, WI
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Mequon, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookfield, WI to Mequon, WI covers 15.9 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Zoo Freeway, West North Avenue, North 124th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Zoo Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Brookfield, WI to Mequon, WI covers 15.9 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Zoo Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near North 124th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (North 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North 124th Street
Turn left onto North 124th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Ap...
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward WI 145
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward WI 145
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 145 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward WI 145 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| West North Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North 124th Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| North Swan Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West County Line Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North 107th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Burleigh Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Zoo Freeway
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, WI and Mequon, WI.
1
Start on CTH M
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West North Avenue
2
Continue on CTH M
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West North Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto North 124th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 124th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West Burleigh Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Burleigh Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 48
Toward WI 145
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward WI 145 North
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto WI 145
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 124th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto WI 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
11
Turn left onto CTH F
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 107th Street
12
Turn right onto West County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West County Line Road
13
Turn left onto North Swan Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Swan Road
14
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mequon, WI
Late night in Mequon on Friday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookfield, WI to Mequon, WI covers 15.9 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Zoo Freeway, West North Avenue, North 124th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Brookfield, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (North 124th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brookfield, WI to Mequon, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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