Origin
Mequon, WI
Late night in Mequon on Friday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mequon, WI to Brown Deer, WI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mequon, WI
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Brown Deer, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mequon, WI to Brown Deer, WI covers 6.7 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cedarburg Road, West Mequon Road, North Green Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on Cedarburg Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 6.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cedarburg Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Swan Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Swan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (WI 167 / West Mequon Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Swan Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Swan Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 167 / West Mequon Road
Turn right onto WI 167 / West Mequon Road
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CTH G / North Sherman Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto CTH G / North Sherman Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedarburg Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Mequon Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Green Bay Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Teutonia Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Swan Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Sherman Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cedarburg Road
— 2.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon, WI and Brown Deer, WI.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
47 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Swan Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Swan Road
3
Turn right onto WI 167
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Mequon Road
4
Turn slight right
247 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn right onto WI 57
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedarburg Road
6
Continue on WI 57
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Green Bay Road
7
Enter roundabout onto CTH D
113 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Teutonia Avenue
8
Continue on CTH D
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Teutonia Avenue
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CTH G
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Sherman Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Turn left
135 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn right
14 ft
·
1 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Brown Deer, WI
Late night in Brown Deer on Friday
Local time
2:31 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
12m 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 Mequon, WI to Brown Deer, WI covers 6.7 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cedarburg Road, West Mequon Road, North Green Bay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Mequon, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.05 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 straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Swan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (WI 167 / West Mequon Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CTH D / North Teutonia Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Mequon, WI to Brown Deer, 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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