How far is Grafton, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Grafton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
1624 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
839 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
982 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto West Brown Deer Road
7.3 mi · 14 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Appleton Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grafton and Menomonee Falls.
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.
I 43 South
Merge slight left
9.42 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grafton to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
River Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Grafton and 7.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near River Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Hills.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 12.76 mi (20.53 km).
#1 Grafton
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,178 |
| Coordinates | 43.3197300, -87.9534200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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