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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Grafton, WI is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.41 mi
00h 36m
Flight
12.76 mi
20.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.76 mi
Kilometers
20.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.41 mi
Kilometers
28.02 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 3:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-16T02:19
Arrive Grafton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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

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
Mequon
WI

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
8.7 mi
00h 18m
To Grafton
8.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fond du Lac Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Fond du Lac Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fond du Lac Avenue

    39 m · 2 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Fond du Lac Avenue

    2162 ft · 42 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Country Aire Drive

    2813 ft · 1 min · Country Aire Drive

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mequon Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Mequon Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    66 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wauwatosa Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Wauwatosa Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Columbia Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    534 ft · 22 sec · 12th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    131 m · 20 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mequon Road
3.99 mi · 23%
Wauwatosa Road
1.99 mi · 11%
Cedarburg Road
1.8 mi · 10%
Fond du Lac Avenue
1.44 mi · 8%
Washington Avenue
1.43 mi · 8%
Wisconsin Avenue
1.4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Mequon Road

Turn straight onto Mequon Road

3.99 mi · 00h 07m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mequon
00h 18m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 8.7 miles from Menomonee Falls and 8.7 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grafton.

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 13.3 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 14.2 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 13.5 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 Grafton. Straight-line distance: 12.76 mi (20.53 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Grafton

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population4,178
Coordinates43.3197300, -87.9534200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Grafton (-87.95342, 43.31973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Grafton. The current time is 02:19:10.

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.