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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Germantown, WI is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
4.48 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.45 mi
5.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.45 mi
Kilometers
5.56 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.48 mi
Kilometers
7.21 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germantown
Wed, May 13, 11:35 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Wed, May 13, 11:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-05-13T11:25
Arrive Germantown
Wed, May 13, 11:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mequon
WI

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
2.2 mi
00h 05m
To Germantown
2.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fond du Lac Avenue

    614 ft · 18 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1494 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    39 m · 8 sec · Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
177.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrim Road
3.35 mi · 75%
Main Street
0.98 mi · 22%
Fond du Lac Avenue
0.12 mi · 3%
Park Avenue
0.02 mi · 1%
Appleton Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Pilgrim Road

Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

3.35 mi · 00h 08m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mequon
00h 05m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Germantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Mequon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Menomonee Falls and 2.2 miles from Germantown.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Germantown.

Stop Ideas Near Mequon

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 Mequon 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
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 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 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 Mequon.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

22 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

32 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

65 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 3.45 mi (5.56 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Germantown

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population19,993
Coordinates43.2286200, -88.1103700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Germantown (-88.11037, 43.22862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.6 L · about $0.60
Round trip
$1.21
0.32 gal · 1.2 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.60 $1.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.68 $1.36
Premium $4.65 $0.74 $1.49
Diesel $5.30 $0.85 $1.70

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Germantown. The current time is 11:25:00.

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.