How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Big Bend, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Big Bend, WI is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Big Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Big Bend.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
589 ft · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South
2188 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha
1176 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Big Bend Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive
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Continue on Clark Street
1781 ft · 49 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
158 m · 25 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Jackson Parkway
9 m · 1 sec · Jackson Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Big Bend.
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 41 South
Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Big Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Big Bend?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
West Allis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Menomonee Falls and 15.1 miles from Big Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Big Bend.
Stop Ideas Near West Allis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Allis.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Big Bend. Straight-line distance: 21.05 mi (33.87 km).
#1 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Bend
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 42.8814000, -88.2067600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Bend (-88.20676, 42.8814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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