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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Fredonia, WI is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
31.33 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.82 mi
35.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.82 mi
Kilometers
35.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.33 mi
Kilometers
50.42 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredonia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-18T04:08
Arrive Fredonia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Thiensville
WI

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

From Menomonee Falls
15.7 mi
00h 22m
To Fredonia
15.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Brown Deer Road

    7.4 mi · 14 min · West Brown Deer Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 43 North, WI 32 North

    2318 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    555 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fredonia Avenue

    2635 ft · 55 sec · Fredonia Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    50 m · 7 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
14.9 mi · 48%
West Brown Deer Road
7.44 mi · 24%
WI 57 North
5.17 mi · 17%
Main Street
2.75 mi · 9%
Fredonia Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
I 43 North
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thiensville
00h 22m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fredonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Thiensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Menomonee Falls and 15.7 miles from Fredonia.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fredonia.

Stop Ideas Near Thiensville

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 Thiensville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 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
Cedarburg City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Cedarburg City Hall

Cedarburg , WI
W63n645 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews County government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 14.8 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 Thiensville.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

33 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

58 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

61 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Fredonia. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.12 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Fredonia

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,168
Coordinates43.4705600, -87.9506500
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Fredonia (-87.95065, 43.47056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.65 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $5.30 $5.83 $11.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Fredonia. The current time is 04:08:09.

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.