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

The driving distance from Friendship, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.3 mi
02h 57m
Flight
101.13 mi
162.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.13 mi
Kilometers
162.76 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.3 mi
Kilometers
229.01 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in Friendship
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Friendship
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Friendship
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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From Friendship
71.1 mi
01h 28m
To Menomonee Falls
71.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    46 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 13

    23.5 mi · 32 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 16

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 16

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendship 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
55.6 mi · 39%
State Highway 16
48.9 mi · 34%
State Highway 13
23.5 mi · 16%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 3%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 28m from Friendship
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Friendship and 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 Friendship to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Friendship and 71.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Friendship and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 101.13 mi (162.76 km).

Friendship

#1 Friendship

Village in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population2,632
Coordinates43.9705300, -89.8167900
Altitude291
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: Friendship (-89.81679, 43.97053)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.01 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 38.02 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Friendship and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 22:11:51.

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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.