How far is Alto, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Alto, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.37 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.37 mi
77.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.37 mi
Kilometers
77.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.37 mi
Kilometers
92.33 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Tue, Apr 14, 8:58 PM CDT
Return by in Alto
Tue, Apr 14, 10:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alto
2026-04-14T19:41
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Tue, Apr 14, 8:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alto
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Theresa
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Alto
28.6 mi
00h 38m
To Menomonee Falls
28.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alto and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alto and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road AS

    16 m · 1 sec · County Road AS

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road EE

    1 mi · 3 min · County Road EE

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road E

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road E

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 49

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 49

    531 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 49

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2704 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alto and Menomonee Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
48.6 mi · 85%
Main Street
2.97 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.19 mi · 4%
County Road EE
1.01 mi · 2%
County Road E
1 mi · 2%
Appleton Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

Merge slight left

33.9 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Theresa
00h 38m from Alto
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alto and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alto to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Theresa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Alto and 28.7 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alto and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Theresa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Theresa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Theresa.

BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

26 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

30 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

49 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alto and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 48.37 mi (77.84 km).

Alto

#1 Alto

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population1,063
Coordinates43.6766500, -88.7951100
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Menomonee Falls

#2 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Alto (-88.79511, 43.67665)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alto and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 19:41:51.

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.