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

The driving distance from Caledonia, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
35.51 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.43 mi
44.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.43 mi
Kilometers
44.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.51 mi
Kilometers
57.14 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Caledonia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caledonia
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caledonia
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
Greenfield
WI

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

From Caledonia
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Menomonee Falls
17.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5 1/2 Mile Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5 1/2 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 West, I 41 North: Milwaukee

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport

    2201 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac

    911 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

    16.9 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South

    1234 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road

    1653 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caledonia 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 North
16.9 mi · 48%
I 94 West
8.76 mi · 25%
Airport Freeway
4.58 mi · 13%
5 1/2 Mile Road
1.43 mi · 4%
I 43 South
1.25 mi · 4%
I 41
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac

16.9 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 24m from Caledonia
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Caledonia and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Caledonia and 17.8 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Caledonia and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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 Greenfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 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 3.8 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 8.2 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 Greenfield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

7 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

11 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caledonia and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 km).

Caledonia

#1 Caledonia

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates42.8078000, -87.9242500
Altitude220
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: Caledonia (-87.92425, 42.8078)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Caledonia and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 03:56:51.

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.