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

The driving distance from Butler, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.41 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.59 mi
9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.59 mi
Kilometers
9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.41 mi
Kilometers
13.53 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 PM CDT
Return by in Butler
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-04-15T19:27
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Butler
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mequon
WI

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Butler
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Menomonee Falls
4.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stark Street

    96 m · 13 sec · West Stark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 126th Street

    117 m · 13 sec · North 126th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hampton Avenue

    3052 ft · 2 min · Hampton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton

    1413 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Zoo Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South

    1234 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road

    1653 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
6.17 mi · 73%
Main Street
0.71 mi · 8%
Hampton Avenue
0.58 mi · 7%
Pilgrim Road
0.31 mi · 4%
I 41 North
0.27 mi · 3%
Pilgrim Road South
0.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

6.17 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
5.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mequon
00h 06m from Butler
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Mequon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Butler and 4.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Butler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Mequon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mequon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

22 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

32 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

65 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 5.59 mi (9 km).

Butler

#1 Butler

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population1,795
Coordinates43.1058400, -88.0695300
Altitude228
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: Butler (-88.06953, 43.10584)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.12 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.6 gal · 2.24 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.28 $2.55
Premium $4.65 $1.40 $2.79
Diesel $5.30 $1.59 $3.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Butler and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 19:27:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.