How far is Hales Corners, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Hales Corners, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
19 mi
00h 24m
Flight
17.03 mi
27.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.03 mi
Kilometers
27.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19 mi
Kilometers
30.58 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Hales Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hales Corners
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hales Corners
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
Elm Grove
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Hales Corners
10.1 mi
00h 12m
To Menomonee Falls
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Hales Corners and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hales Corners and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on West Janesville Road

    151 m · 18 sec · West Janesville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Janesville Road

    593 ft · 23 sec · West Janesville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lovers Lane Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  6. 6

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

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    16.4 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South

    1234 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road

    1653 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hales Corners 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
16.4 mi · 86%
South Lovers Lane Road
1.12 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.71 mi · 4%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 3%
I 43 North
0.39 mi · 2%
Pilgrim Road
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

16.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elm Grove
00h 12m from Hales Corners
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hales Corners 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 Hales Corners to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Elm Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Hales Corners and 8.9 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hales Corners and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Elm Grove

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 Elm Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 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 4.5 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 7.6 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 Elm Grove.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

13 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

17 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

39 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

75 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hales Corners and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 17.03 mi (27.41 km).

Hales Corners

#1 Hales Corners

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population7,553
Coordinates42.9375100, -88.0487000
Altitude238
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: West Janesville Road (-88.048699, 42.937433)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 Hales Corners and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 01:51:03.

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.