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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Clinton, WI is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
72.41 mi
01h 25m
Flight
57.23 mi
92.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.23 mi
Kilometers
92.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.41 mi
Kilometers
116.54 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-22T20:54
Arrive Clinton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Menomonee Falls
36.2 mi
00h 42m
To Clinton
36.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

    589 ft · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South

    2188 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    53.6 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 140, I 39 Alternate, I 43 Alternate: Clinton, Avalon

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South State Road 140

    1426 ft · 33 sec · South State Road 140

  10. 10

    Continue on South State Highway 140

    1039 ft · 21 sec · South State Highway 140

  11. 11

    Continue on Church Street

    3236 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Milwaukee Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Clinton.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
53.6 mi · 74%
I 41 South
16.6 mi · 23%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.61 mi · 1%
WI 140
0.3 mi
South State Road 140
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

53.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 42m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Clinton?

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Menomonee Falls and 36.2 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 57.23 mi (92.11 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

Village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,446
Coordinates42.5577900, -88.8651100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Clinton (-88.86511, 42.55779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 Menomonee Falls and Clinton. The current time is 20:54:46.

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.