How far is Johnson Creek, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Johnson Creek, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
42.1 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.88 mi
54.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.88 mi
Kilometers
54.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.1 mi
Kilometers
67.75 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sat, May 30, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson Creek
Sat, May 30, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson Creek
2026-05-30T04:09
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sat, May 30, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson Creek
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
Delafield
WI

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Johnson Creek
21 mi
00h 25m
To Menomonee Falls
21.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Creek and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on South Watertown Street

    33 m · 8 sec · South Watertown Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    1710 ft · 49 sec · Milwaukee Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1793 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson Creek 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milwaukee Street
28.7 mi · 68%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 11%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 11%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.22 mi · 3%
Town Line Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milwaukee Street

Merge slight left

28 mi · 00h 30m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delafield
00h 25m from Johnson Creek
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Johnson Creek and Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson Creek to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Johnson Creek and 21.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnson Creek and Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Delafield

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

40 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson Creek and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 33.88 mi (54.53 km).

Johnson Creek

#1 Johnson Creek

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,065
Coordinates43.0761100, -88.7742700
Altitude253
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: South Watertown Street (-88.77407, 43.076089)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson Creek and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 04:09:46.

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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.