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

The driving distance from Bergen, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
77.21 mi
01h 34m
Flight
60.63 mi
97.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.63 mi
Kilometers
97.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.21 mi
Kilometers
124.25 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 11, 6:58 AM CDT
Return by in Bergen
Sat, Apr 11, 8:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bergen
2026-04-11T05:24
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 11, 6:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bergen
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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Bergen
38.6 mi
00h 47m
To Menomonee Falls
38.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bergen Road

    994 ft · 44 sec · South Bergen Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South State Road 140

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South State Road 140

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Highway 140

    1039 ft · 21 sec · South State Highway 140

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Road 140

    746 ft · 16 sec · South State Road 140

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    53.2 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    16.4 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South

    1234 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road

    1653 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road 140
57.5 mi · 75%
Zoo Freeway
16.4 mi · 21%
Church Street
1 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 1%
Pilgrim Road
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Road 140

Merge slight left

53.2 mi · 00h 57m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 47m from Bergen
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bergen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Bergen and 38.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bergen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Potter Lake, 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 Potter Lake.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bergen and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 60.63 mi (97.58 km).

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#1 Bergen

Unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,364
Coordinates42.4939100, -88.8653800
Altitude292
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: Bergen (-88.86538, 42.49391)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.29 $24.58
Premium $4.65 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $5.30 $15.33 $30.66

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bergen and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 05:24:12.

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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.